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Mashburn pointed out the significant role Jordan played in transforming the NBA into a global phenomenon. His participation in the historic 1992 USA Dream Team was instrumental in catapulting the league’s popularity beyond American borders. For Mashburn, seeing the influence of the NBA while traveling overseas was striking. He recalled moments in places like Beijing, where fans recognized him not merely as an athlete but as a figure associated with a sport tied closely to Michael Jordan.