In the summer of 1996, the Olympic Games were played in Atlanta, where the United States with a strong NBA team won the Olympic Gold without too much trouble to beat Yugoslavia in the final by 95-69, the difference between the United States and the rest of the world was abysmal at that time
In the summer of 1989 the EuroBasket was held in Zagreb; where as could not be otherwise Yugoslavia playing home demonstrated its superiority. With extra motivation, coupled with a powerful team, Yugoslavia won with authority the European Gold, comfortably defeating Greece in the final by 98-7
In 1989 the Korac final was played between Partizan and Cantu, where each of the local teams won their home game, with the title being decided by a resounding victory for the Serbs in the second leg. Djordjevic, Danilovic, Divac, Paspalj,… Balkan talent at its best
