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Kobe Bryant tried to compare the 2012 Olympic basketball team to the 1992 Dream Team a couple weeks ago. But, after watching last night’s exhibition game against Argentina—which Team USA won 86-80—it’s clear that their path to a gold medal is not going be as easy as the one that the Dream Team took back in ’92. Last night’s game was, well, not pretty. Not pretty at all, in fact. And, Team USA is going to need to do better than that if they plan on bringing home the gold next month.

What was pretty during last night’s game, though, was the sneakers that LeBron James wore. But, he wasn’t rocking a pair of Nike LeBron 9s. No, Bron-Bron was outfitted in the Nike+ Hyperdunk 2012 “Olympics,” which dropped last month and will be on LeBron’s feet for most of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. As you can see from this photo that he posted to his Instagram page, LeBron paired his Nike+ Hyperdunks with the throwback jerseys that the Olympic team wore last night to pay homage to the Dream Team. And, they matched up quite well.

If you’re in the market for a pair of basketball sneakers to help represent the U.S. team as they enter the Olympics, these have to be your #1 choice. Unfortunately, they’re going to cost you a pretty penny—this pair will run you $250—but they’re equipped with the Nike+ technology that’ll allow you to track your every move on the court on your smart phone. From your speed to your vertical jump, these were built to help you improve your game. They’re also one of Nike’s best basketball sneakers at the moment. So, even if you don’t use them for their technology, you’ll be getting one of the best basketball sneakers available right now. You probably won’t get confused for LeBron. But, you will get one hell of a basketball sneaker to help you cheer on Team USA.

Today is Sunday. And, we’ve got some good news for you: It’s one of the last Sundays you’ll have to live through without NFL football! That’s right. Although it may still seem like it’s a little bit early to start talking football, the truth is that NFL teams are starting to gear up for training camp right now. And, before long, they’ll be playing preseason games on Sundays again. No more shopping at the Home Depot all day or doing projects around the house on Sundays for you! So, get ‘em done now and let’s get this season started.

Now, with the start of football comes a lot of bold predictions. Most of those predictions will be made by NFL analysts and talking heads who don’t actually determine the outcome of games. But, one NFL superstar is stepping up and offering a bold prediction of his own. That superstar is Michael Vick. And, he’s making headlines right now for stepping up and saying that he thinks that his Philadelphia Eaglescould start a dynasty this season. Yup, after all the slack his former teammate Vince Young caught for alluding to the Eagles as the “Dream Team” in 2011, he’s stepping out on a ledge and saying Philly could be the NFL’s next big dynasty.

“When I look at our football team and what we have on paper, I think about when I was growing up and the great San Francisco 49ers teams, the great Green Bay Packers teams, and the great Dallas Cowboys teams,” Vick said recently. “How they positioned themselves to compete and be one of the best teams out there. I think we have a chance to be that. I think we have a chance to develop a dynasty.”

Is he right? Not by a long shot. For starters, the Eagles have made just one—yes, one—Super Bowl in the last decade. Despite all of the success they’ve enjoyed during head coach Andy Reid‘s years in Philly, they’ve rarely gotten to the NFL’s big game, yet along won one. And, you also have to remember: This year’s Eagles won’t be all that different from last year’s Eagles team that went just 8-8. So, how can Vick truly believe that Philly is going to turn into a dynasty?

It’s nice to hear players speak with confidence. It’s also nice to know that Vick is thinking about ending his career in the City of Brotherly Love. But, a dynasty? It’s a little early to start talking about that. How about if Vick just: A) Stays healthy, B) Leads the Eagles to the NFL Playoffs, and C) Makes it to a Super Bowl? If he can do that—and he can somehow manage to luck up and win at least one Super Bowl—then we can start talking about a dynasty in Philly. Until then, Vick needs to keep his head in his playbook. Dynasties aren’t built overnight.