What would happen if Roger played in international games? This was a topic that delighted fans during the summer of 2000.
The fantasies stemmed from unfulfilled expectations, precisely because fans in Sydney couldn't witness Roger's performance in international competitions, which made this topic so explosive.
It must be said that it was a regret, since 1992, NBA's top stars had dominated international basketball.
It was a true domination, winning was not enough for them, they made everyone else lose hope of victory.
Before that, Americans could proudly say that the best professional players in the world were Americans.
But now the situation was completely different, after Roger lifted his fifth championship trophy at Staples Center, a top international superstar was ruling the NBA.
So, could he continue to dominate American players on the international stage as well?