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Barkley is still an icon, around the world, so including him would mean they could add the Dream Team 92

Not exactly. USA Basketball is a separate entity from the NBA, which is why we only see the Olympic teams every four years.

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Marketing wise they could go nuts with former players going around the country to promote it, Barkley could endorse it, they could sponsor some TNT stuff and get Barkley on their pre-game, half-time and post-game show which would also bring in a more authentic feel

This is much different from getting his player rights.

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They might even be able to get the TNT license that way. Picture adds at games, TNT promoting it, etc. Would definitely bring in some serious revenue.

We're way past 1 million dollars at this point.

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I think there's a very solid chance Barkley allowing his likeliness for 2k would make Reggie chance his stance as well

Before we venture too deep into magical Christmas land, he'd want the exact same deal Chuck got. As would every other player that held out.