The Dream Team, the star-studded US line-up that dazzled foes as well as fans at the Barcelona Olympics, will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame today.

The squad, which rang in the inclusion of NBA stars in the Games, raised the profile of the game around the world as the best players on the planet banded together to win gold.

Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are among those already enshrined in the hall for their individual exploits who will go in again as team-mates.

Scottie Pippen and Karl Malone will get a double induction – going in for their solo career achievements and as Dream Teamers.

“It was the very first time they put the NBA players together, so that was very special,” Bird said.

“The Olympics, growing up as a young kid, always dreaming, wondering what that feels like and being able to do it, it was very special, there’s no question about it.”

The 1960 US Olympic gold medalists – a powerhouse in their own right with Jerry West and Oscar Robertson – will also be inducted during the ceremony at Symphony Hall.

The United States sent the Dream Team to Barcelona after failing to win gold with university level players in 1988. An international rule change the following year opened the door for professionals to play in the Olympics.

The Americans scored an Olympic-record 117.3 points per game, winning by an average of 43.8.