USSR vs USA - Classic Full Games | | FIBA Basketball World Cup Final 1986

[@FIBA]

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[@Entertainment-th4kb]

Can you UPLOAD Yugoslavia vs. New Zealand from 2002 (semi-finals) ❓

[@klaygabrieldumo2334]

I see some clear useless violation compares to day.

[@inigoelias5690]

Excelente partido, y más porque está en Español.

[@inigoelias5690]

El idioma más hermoso que hay.

[@bluejay7232]

You chose this game out of the other games when the USSR defeated the USA. What do we expect? You're American BIAS is EVIDENT! BOOOO from the Philippines!

[@tadzzi5887]

58:17 such Sabonis NBA fans did not see...

[@edmundwong5571]

When he finally got to the NBA, his knees were too banged up to jump inches off the group. And he looked much leaner in this video.

[@賴元凱]

Great Sab

[@gabijohn5683]

Even Domantas does not often show freak athleticism

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

@@edmundwong5571 thats what happens when you have acl injuries on both legs.... still after injury he won multiple awards like euroleague, euroleague mvp, had decent nba career, won olympic bronze 2 times, and was mvp of euroleague again at 40 yo.

[@JBMUSICEXP]

He was a monster!

[@tarkora1742]

58:18. look at sabonis. simply perfect

[@dreamchaser4822]

Sabonis really had it all. Size, skill, strength, inside, outside, free throws, scoring, passing. Flair and fundamentals.

[@sps9491]

Muggsy Bogues is an inspiration to me, not everyone with his height is able to win the World Basketball Championship knowing all the hard work behind it.

[@adspur]

Mugsy was an athletic freak.

[@DSerrador]

This match took place in Madrid (Spain) in the old Sports Palace, a multi-sport facility (you can see the wooden ring of the cycling velodrome behind the main stands). Commentators: journalist Pedro Barthe for Channel 1 of TVE (Spanish public television) and FC Barcelona coach Aito Garcia-Reneses

[@airkuna]

and?

[@davidjuan3797]

Bogues, Kerr, Kenny Smith, Sean Elliot, Sabonis, Derrick McKey, Seikaly, David Robinson, Volkov, Hammonds, Brian Shaw, Gilliam, Charles Smith...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CSLucasEpic]

Oh yeah. Before the Dream Team came along, the FIBA World Cup of 1986 had the best USA national basketball team ever. By far. It is amazing that they actually lost 1 game in the tournament when it would have been completely natural for them to go undefeated. The only match they lost? Against Argentina. In what most likely is the most epic foreshadowing of 2004 ever.

[@dhanangwibisono9821]

０

[@anthonyiacobucci3652]

@@CSLucasEpic Nah not really. That 2004 US team wasn't that good. They didn't just lose to Argentina. They lost to Puerto Rico by 19, Italy by 15, and Lithuania by 8. That tells you something about that team. When you lose to Puerto Rico by 19 points....they didn't really bring their best players. That was more like a rookie all star team. Lebron, Melo, and Wade were all 19 year old rookies. The top scorers in the league were Kobe and Shaq and Garnett. They declined to play. Notice Argentina has not beaten them since then. They've played 7 more times since then and the US has killed them every time.

[@aaadj2744]

@@anthonyiacobucci3652 I think the problem of the 1998 and 2002-2006 US team were their issue of chemistry, coaching and egoistic problem between the player in the team and also lacked a heart and desire motivation to took the game seriously for the win. 2008 was where all star USA player took the game seriously to redeemed themselves again.

[@anthonyiacobucci3652]

@@aaadj2744 I agree to a large extent. The 2002 team was definitely a B team though. Tons of guys sat that one out. 2006 they started getting serious with Coach K and lost that game to Greece but they spanked Argentina by 15. And I agree. After that it was time to massacre teams, which has not ended since then. Another problem in '04 was they only practiced for 3 weeks, even losing an exhibition game to Italy by like 20 points. Having said that, if you put Shaq, Kobe, Garnett, and McGrady on that team, they beat Argentina and win gold. Should have Ben Wallace on there too since he was in his prime..winning defensive player of the year. I mean Elton Brand? Stoudemire? Marbury? Good players but no comparison to the guys I listed.

[@stevenmichienzi9833]

Sabonis was an insane athlete before his injuries

[@Redmi-fh9fl]

Да это так. Угробили здоровье такому таланту.

[@asya4750]

Sabonis vs Robinson. It was a fun to watch. Thank you.

[@diosdadoapias]

Sabonis the professional versu Robinson , the amateur at that time a mere college player.

[@eridan7790]

@@diosdadoapias I don't give a dam.

[@curryis828]

​@@eridan7790🤡

[@h_rico96]

What a game ! Great plays on both sides

[@bens4801]

15 SABONIS, the original point-center Jokic playstyle. Way ahead of his time

[@TJTHR-r8l]

Much more athletic SAbonis than Jokic.Years later,injuries and overweight did that changes .

[@vamoneygroup]

Jokic is nowhere near as good as Sabonis.

[@simpleknot1089]

I don’t know what to say about Valters.

[@PauloZiemer]

beautiful old school basketball

[@Illumentra]

As far as I could tell Sabonis had in this game 16 points, 2 assists, 11 rebounds, 2 steals and 5 blocks

[@dohan9]

Sabonis was great

[@valentinagarciafernandez9031]

..And it was not his day by any means...🙄

[@rundanerun]

@@valentinagarciafernandez9031 USA Defense had a lot to do with that

[@DCdc-rn8sz]

THE USA all college team defeated the Soviet all Pro team in the 1986 World Championships..awesome...Coach Lute Olson, the coach of this team, should have coached the US Olympic team in 1988 when it won bronze...

[@JohnSilvershtein]

Все верно понимаешь. В СССР был профессиональный спорт, который маскировался под любительский.

[@entingbascones6362]

I think it was a hard earned win by team USA. But still because of the team effort it shows how to win... My idol bugsy bogs...

[@oneactoneda4393]

And keep in mind, these USA player were just a college guy instead of pros from nba... That was ridiculous era for usa basketball team to just sent the youngster/junior player into the world championship even though FIBA and Olympic basketball aren't actually a youth tournament like olympic football

[@hamilton3037]

The USSR won to capture the gold medal, while the USA finished with a silver in their first competition. author of the video deliberately cropped the video. learn history

[@gabepizza]

@@hamilton3037 umm wrong I just looked it up. The US won 87-85. They won the WC in 54, 86 and then with pros in 96, 10 & 14.

[@myrra10]

@@hamilton3037 i also heard that they replayed the last 1 or 2 seconds and USSR won, but wikipedia says US won. weird. i dunno where this story comes from then

[@saeedabouelezz3141]

I remember this match very well. 34 years agoooooooo !!

[@yewang7787]

hey, dude, you're elder than me

[@hamilton3037]

The USSR won to capture the gold medal, while the USA finished with a silver in their first competition. author of the video deliberately cropped the video. learn history

[@julienwinterstein5574]

Mullet Sabas vs Navy D-Rob = Mega clash

[@Googliaooota]

Man, it's fun to watch Bogues and what he can do against this level of competition.

[@camzpras3435]

If this version of Sabonis played in the NBA at this age, he would have been the greatest Center ever.

[@DSerrador]

Probably!

[@cinnaminson0653]

How can you say that? I highly doubt it. Kareem, Wilt, Shaq,Russell, Moses and Walton just to name a few.

[@camzpras3435]

@@cinnaminson0653 Sabonis is way better than all of those guys.

[@oneactoneda4393]

@Camz Pras Nah. Even Dennis Rodman would lock him down

[@camzpras3435]

@@oneactoneda4393 Besides Sabonis aint even a scorer but a facilitator, the original Point-Center. Dumb fools in today's NBA couldn't even defend against Jokic and Jokic is nowhere close the skills and power of Sabonis

[@ralphumali754]

i remember when mugsy bogue’s talent almost beat michael jordan and the looney tunes squad..

[@antonioperez1708]

que seleccion tan enorme tenia la URSS, plena de talentos

[@eljuezdredd798]

y por eso perdieron jaaaaaaa

[@leonardopadilla7631]

EUA jugaba estos torneos y olímpicos con el equipo “C”

[@victorsans3307]

jugaba con universitarios, no eran NBA@@leonardopadilla7631

[@carlomagnosalarza203]

Era quizá la mejor selección de la URSS, pero USA con su equipo universitario le ganó......

[@alanchamberlain9967]

Basketball was so much better to watch back then.

[@duckduckov4362]

defence

[@charlesalvarez3405]

🇨🇴🏀Esos si eran uniformes de basket!!!

[@veerchasm1]

So many legends!

[@user-ny4oj9up9n]

Sabonis man 💪 defense offense

[@protamine4]

I watched all the U.S. games in that tournament. That was a much better team than the one we produced for the 1988 Olympics two years later. The Spanish crowd was very supportive and hated Yugoslavia but loved Muggsy Bogues.

[@CSLucasEpic]

Kenny Smith did some clutch plays at the end, but also the USSR made some key mistakes.

[@domagojgreguric6957]

Wow, this US team has fantastic coaching. Offensively they play really simple and move the ball well. Generally they play full court pressure and force a quick pace. Some much newer teams USA cannot do jack shit against zone defences, depending on superstars to bail them out. These college kids are playing much better within a system. A great final against a strong Soviet team, and a valuable W

[@evanyeung3801]

Healthy Sabonis is so dominant

[@rommellupae9100]

"Little Guy, Big Heart"(5"3') I Love "small but terrible Mugsy"!

[@roff000]

Other people: "USSR and USA is the two rivaling superpowers! It's really dangerous for the world if they go to war!" The war:

[@ytgc-royalewarex5190]

Surprisingly, I just noticed that these USA player were literally a college player(who'd got drafted into the NBA league, later on) to represent the US Basketball team against the World... Btw, well-played by team USA. This is definitely the best FIBA WC grand final I ever see

[@paulsonj72]

NBA players were not eligible for FIBA events at this time

[@oneactoneda4393]

@@paulsonj72 US think olympics/fIba were an easy or youth tournament like the olympic football so they just sent those college/amateur guy to represent in world championship instead of pros from nba/aba but they never seems to realized that they're actually facing against the senior player in around the world which the other country like Yugoslavia, ussr and Argentina were actually a strong competitor in senior international basketball back then. Until after the US lost in 1988 & 90, it's open their eyes to eradicated the ridiculous amateur team and going to took the international competition seriously by sending their senior player since then. I personally believe that USA could have won more FIBA title as they done in Olympic if they already took the competition seriously since early days and just send their elite professional player just like all of those country who send their elite professional football player into FIFA world cup

[@coderlol3213]

@@oneactoneda4393, I think it was a good idea actually. Young guys had a chance to play against pro athletes at very young age and get prepared for the NBA. And they always had a chance to win till 00s.

[@КоляГерасимов-у6ы]

Сабонис просто доминирует.

[@carlomagnosalarza203]

Era el más alto de todos y aún así fue taponeado....

[@扮猪吃大象]

USSR center Sabonis is the real core of this team, really impressive

[@PharaoahMonk]

And he s not even russian. He s lithuanian.

[@扮猪吃大象]

@@PharaoahMonk yes, Lithuanian basketball team played very well, I have ever been told that in USSR basketball team, 50% team players came from Lithuania. And I still remember in 2008 Beijing Olympic Game, Chinese basketball team lost the game with Lithuanian basketball team even though Yaoming was still at his peak

[@валеркаиванов-е4ф]

All players are future stars and NBA leaders

[@freelikesummer931]

The game has evolved so much!

[@oneactoneda4393]

Since 60s

[@frankojudoka]

Bogues is really fast. USSR and Yugoslavia were US biggest competition in baseball. They ended up getting divided.

[@joelb9]

Amaker a lone member of Team USA in 1985 William Jones Cup? that team lost to Philippine National team in finals before he play this tournament

[@bernardocutamora6685]

Tyron bouges is a center of attraction

[@ioanpena]

So many future NBA players !!!

[@fernandohenrique4983]

chegou a estar 78 a 60... A URSS foi buscar..... jogaço

[@vivaportugal2353]

Valdemaras Chomicius jogou demais!!! acho que ele foi o melhor jogador soviético nesse jogo...

[@mikerivers695]

love the combination of kenny smith and tyrine bogues

[@juanfranciscosantana4793]

Kenny Smith was a lightning in a bottle .so fast .

[@kobey3044]

Kenny the JET Smith lolz

[@yka-kb4xo]

冷戦時代のアメリカ対ソ連なんて、ワクワクする組み合わせ！

[@markdwighttadina7655]

FIBA be like : Whoever loses will fallout the next 4 years...

[@greengiant1017]

Lithuania should get gold medals for that since main core of this team were 4 Lithuanian players.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

Do a bit it more research will you. During the mid to late 80s (1988 Olympic Gold), not doubt the best USSR players were Lithuanians, but during the 70s (1972 Olympic Gold), the best USSR players were Russians and Ukrainians.

@zz zz you got internet so google it

[@greengiant1017]

@@mr.sinjin-smyth i would't count that as a win since that game was both most likely. You need to do some research you idiot..

[@rundanerun]

You can't get a gold when you lose

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

@@greengiant1017 The 1972 team had 5 Russians, 2 Ukranians, 2 Georgians, ONE Lithuanian, Belarusian, Kazakh. Sergei Belov and Alexander Belov (not related and both Russians) were the standouts in the Gold Medal match. Anything else???

[@RobertLewis85]

Thrilling game

[@jeffreywong3155]

It was really the first time that the American audience saw Sabonis for the first time. Prior to that, it was all hype and stories. Remember, no internet, and limited cable access. Only newspapers, magazines, and newscasts. Sabonis made the game look SO easy. He was dominant. Gutty effort by a young USA squad led by Arizona's Lute Olsen,

[@doddy_bj_miko]

Wow, Steve Kerr was here.. Just know now.. Real champ

[@paulsonj72]

On the team but didn't play in the final. He suffered a severe knee injury in the semi finals against Brazil and as a result missed the 1986-87 college season. The injury was severe there was some question as to whether he would ever play again. We all know how that turned out. :)

[@mikerivers695]

@@paulsonj72 he could helped tyrone in bringing up the ball and his snipping in the perimeter too.tommy amaker is good but steve is much better.

[@zerinathe]

Sabonis was the best center at that time before injuries.

[@vamoneygroup]

He was never better than Olajuwon

[@ΟΝΟ285-χ6ε]

next year in 1987 Greece won them in europe basketball final again with 2 points more

[@mr_osako]

Not without help from the referees, to be honest.

[@CSLucasEpic]

And Brazil would beat team USA in the American PanAm Games.

[@mammagon]

Salieron acomplejados la URSS al principio....luego se dieron cuenta que podían ganar pero reaccionaron tarde y ya en Seúl 88 tenían aprendida la lección y ganaron

[@conflicto7575]

La URRS no tenia ningun chance contra los profesionales de EEUU q le den gracias a las reglas FIBA q pudieron ganar algo

[@eddyhsu1978]

Sabonis was a beast

[@CSLucasEpic]

I know! Right? Did you see that rebound dunk at 58:16? Over Robinson?

[@anonymousanother3414]

At 5'3 Mugsy Bogues smallest man on the court wearing USA .. AMAZING

[@shiningking]

7:00 mark he outrebounded way taller player than him

[@troybennett5004]

He was fearless

[@beowulf3303]

Very well coached USA team!!

[@asterisk911]

49:54 What? The guy just dribbled it into his own foot and then picked it up. Why is this a turnover? It's not a travel; it's not a back court violation; it's not out of bounds; so what's the problem?

[@amertdogan]

that bogues behind the back pass 🔥🔥🔥

[@randydubin7118]

2:52 Wait, that wasn't a turnover in International play back then???

[@edgarparagas6561]

If Team USA wins the 2023 WC, Steve Kerr will go down in history as the only player and head coach to be part of a champion team. I believe he suffered an injury though during this 1986 WC hence he could not be seen during the celebration right after the buzzer. Curiously, the 1986 Team USA had 2 players born in Beirut, Lebanon: Kerr & Rony Seikaly.

[@paulsonj72]

He tore his knee up in the semifinals and missed the final as well as the entire 1986-87 college season

[@rhicsnidtv5022]

In this game, they focus more on inside game..unlike today outside shooting is the main weapon...why Michael Jordan not included here?

[@noynoying]

1986. He's in the NBA already

[@ytgc-royalewarex5190]

Yup, I also wondering the same why USA basketball didn't picked Michael Jordan to played in FIBA with team USA

[@ninocaba2000]

Jordan played in the Olympic as a college player

[@paulmccartney5760]

Sabonis the last Lituanian Zar!! 🔥🔥💪🏻💪🏻🏀🏀

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

Well, where are these "saboniss" now? the same place as Lithuania, deep in the ass. Only in the USSR could they make people out of sprats.

[@mosesguevarra2028]

On this FIBA 1986 World Cup, the Northern Consolidated Philippine team should have played here as Asian Champion but due to the country political crisis that year it was disbanded. I will be thrilled seeing my idol Samboy Lim penetrating inside on the outstretch arms either David Robinson or Sabonis.😁

[@JayCeeMax]

I feel you kuya.

[@Cal49ers]

😳😂😂😂Not on this level, this is not Jones Cup, the Pinas will be the winless team here if they qualified. Plus chance that Pinas team will be disqualified by playing with 7 IMPORTS or Naturalized and only 5 real Pinoys. That's only your imagination our level is SEA games, funny😂😂 when you said overstretch arm of two legend of NBA. Samboy is known only in Pinas he is not an NBA caliber.ok bro your hoops IQ is ?😂✌️

[@Cal49ers]

😳They are not Asian Champion, China is the Asian Champion and Korea.😳🤓✌️

[@Cal49ers]

Jay Cee Max 😳😂😂the comment was out of😂😂😂✌️

[@hamilton3037]

The USSR won to capture the gold medal, while the USA finished with a silver in their first competition. author of the video deliberately cropped the video. learn history

[@diosdadoapias]

You can say everything to all those who played but one thing standout for those who have no preferential bias---the bantam guy from America who played point guard. He scored, assisted even rebounded to his limit.

[@hamilton3037]

The USSR won to capture the gold medal, while the USA finished with a silver in their first competition. author of the video deliberately cropped the video. learn history

[@luizrenato8423]

Este jogo foi transmitido pela rede bandeirantes de televisão em 20 de Julho de 1986 no show do esporte com a narração de Luciano do Valle às 15h55 da tarde

[@80srocknroller]

I remember that FIBA World Championship of 1986

[@roberthanief3408]

Great picture quality

[@23systems]

Armon da hammer Gilliam. Luv it😾

[@marcelodombroski4325]

A maioria dos jogadores da URSS são da Lituânia, república que fazia parte dos sovieticos na época

[@mudman189]

CCCP needs to do their attacks more carefully. Oh number 15 is amazing

[@Pretendentas]

Sabonis

[@mikerivers695]

ARVIDAS' THE NAME,but did he actually had bad knees after the '88 GAMES?

[@Pretendentas]

@@mikerivers695 he played this tournament not long after he had operation on his both achilles

[@mikejoyner7546]

Great game!

[@大野道]

スポーツでのアメリカvsソビエトは代理戦争でもあり名勝負が多かった。

[@bournedevinesupreme]

Did Sean Elliott ever have healthy knees?

[@twalker8020]

Where is URSS 13:44 ?

[@Shaun-vy9vi]

I always wondered what Sabonis's career would have been like in the NBA had he been able to play in it during his prime.

[@SoloPerICommenti]

The old 1+1 on free throws, lol

[@christoskonstantopoulos9923]

The dream match of all times would be Magic ,mj , Drj , sir Charles and Shaq against Bodiroga ,Drazen , Toni , Radja and Arvidas in his prime !!! The match of the century

[@dacehabsburg503]

David Robinson 86..

[@a_passage_a_week]

Cold war game

[@casterthroy3355]

Хомичус красава !!!!❤

[@bambino_24]

1 de enero 2025 viendo está reliquia. 🏀🫵

[@guyparris4871]

Who was number 7 on the American team???

[@davidjuan3797]

Kenny Smith

[@mrp4242]

TNT

[@vladimircrausos7634]

My favorite point guard Tyrone Bogues

[@Н.Б.Т.М.Г.Ч]

Если кто и мог забить на последней секунде, то только везунчик Валтерс. Если и у него не получилось , значит не судьба. Но полуфинальное чудо было так близко..

[@carlomagnosalarza203]

Estuvo tan cerca por k los estadounidenses universitarios bajaron su nivel....confiados en k de todas maneras iban a campeonar....

[@wilsonodipo7193]

Clutch basket from Kenny Smith with seconds left

[@jimmyjam26]

I have said it to people a lot but i will say it again mugsy should be in the Hall Of Fame.

[@扮猪吃大象]

great game

[@wehosrmthink7510]

The 5 personal foul out rule kept Sabonis out of the game, although his back up played well. Great defensive pressure by the USA .

[@VigEuth]

1:08 is that a fan on the court??? No it's just the ref...stylish gotta love Euros lol.

[@mar16able]

david robinson the legend

[@deovision]

58:16 oh sh*t....!! Didn't see that coming.

[@yfzhangphonn]

No.13 who is he?

[@joelb9]

1986 USSR team would beat 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 Spain National team by 30 points at their prime Even 1986 USSR would crush 2004 - 2008 Argentina National team at their prime!

[@hamilton3037]

The USSR won to capture the gold medal, while the USA finished with a silver in their first competition. author of the video deliberately cropped the video. learn history

[@dimosthenischouliaras1452]

The next year 1987 in the final of Athens Eurp basket, the Greek team won this USSR team 103 -101 !!!!

[@DenG611]

Jordan was already an NBA rookie when this was held. Was the coach Bob Knight?

[@paulsonj72]

Jordan had completed two years in the NBA. Lute Olson of Arizona was head coach of this team

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

Bring back short shorts please

[@vamoneygroup]

Why?

[@0nfiRe]

kenny smith has more on his resume than i thought

[@conflicto7575]

Probably 1986 USA professional team: Magic, Jordan, Bird, Moses, Kareem...bench Mchale, Drexler, Malone, Thomas, Barkley, Parish and Worthy...the results maybe was USA 120-82 URRS...USA is way ahead of the rest of the world

[@franagustin3094]

That team with bird and magic in their primes would have been better than dream team

[@noynoying]

That US team deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame

[@flygang1797]

*russian... They fought hard

[@MultiGames4You]

@@flygang1797 there was only 1 russian on that team tho

[@hamilton3037]

The USSR won to capture the gold medal, while the USA finished with a silver in their first competition. author of the video deliberately cropped the video. learn history

[@noynoying]

@@hamilton3037 USSR won in 1982. The video is about the 1986 Worlds, where the US beat USSR

[@gerardoflores9894]

do they practice before the game , ? they were missing too much .

[@dantefajardo347]

Why don't they post up Mugsy's guy? He would score a lot on the boy.

[@JohnRexCoronacion]

What surprises me is that this US team is playing basketball FUNDAMENTALLY.