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NBA 2K13 focuses on new players rather than vintage, but that isn't stopping the 1992 Olympic Dream Team from putting in an appearance.

The London Olympics closed on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop living the Olympic dream. Don’t stop rocking that happy hour for Olympic basketball games if you don’t want to! 2K Sports is actually going to lend you a helping hand come October when NBA 2K13 comes out, as the game will sport USA’s basketball teams both new and old.

The 2012 USA Basketball Men’s National Team—their official, unwieldy title—will be featured in the latest version of 2K’s annual NBA series. Since classic NBA players have become such an important part of the series, it’s not too surprising that the 1992 Olympic Dream Team that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and other superstars of the era will also make it into the game.

Turns out 2K13’s guest producer Jay Z insisted. “As executive producer, letting fans go head to head with these legendary USA teams was extremely important to Jay Z,” reads 2K’s press release.

There you have it. Not just Olympic basketball action but vintage Olympic basketball action, so adjust your Olympics Drinking Game rules appropriately.

Cool that the ’92 Dream Team is in there but 2K Sports and Jay Z should consider a more significant basketball match up from 1992 for inclusion: Godzilla versus Barkley.

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Adidas Originals X Opening Ceremony unveil Olympic collection

Hip New York store Opening Ceremony has collaborated with famed sportswear brand Adidas to create a unique collection of Olympic-inspired pieces.

BY Bibby Sowray | 04 July 2012

If, like us, you're struggling to muster any great enthusiasm about the upcoming Olympic Games, don't worry, Opening Ceremony are here to help.

To celebrate the 2012 Games, the aptly-named New York department store has teamed up with Adidas Originals to create a premium capsule collection inspired by the sports brand's iconic silhouettes.

IN PICTURES: See the Adidas Originals X Opening Ceremony collection

Borrowing elements from swim and cycling attire to produce a range of sporty separates, bathing suits and footwear, the collection is easily the best 'Olympic-inspired' offering we've seen yet.

From reversible ponchos in punchy prints to blazers, swimwear, hidden-wedge hi-tops and jelly sandals, the collection, much of which is unisex, perfectly marries Opening Ceremony's signature, much-loved aesthetic with Adidas' knowledge of sportswear.

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The Adidas Originals X Opening Ceremony collection will be available at the Opening Ceremony pop-up store, which will be situated in Covent Garden from July 19. The store will also be releasing a collection of unique pieces by Proenza Schouler, Chloe Sevigny and Pamela Love amongst others, as well as a sportswear-inspired line with Topshop, which will move into Topshop stores shortly afterwards.