We’ve come a long way since the Dream Team of 1992. Bird and Jordan have been replaced by Bryant and James. And just because they play in the NBA doesn’t mean they’re the best. But at the Summer Games in Beijing this year, we stand a good shot at taking gold. And what better way to celebrate our chances than with super hot chicks? (Hint: There is no better way.) The game doesn’t air until 2:30am Sunday morning (Saturday night, for most of you), so we suggest you check out the cheerleaders from all the starter’s home teams and call it a day.

Check out the Cheerleaders of the US Olympic Redeem Team Players after the break!

Player: Dwight Howard
Home team: Orlando Magic
Position: Center/Power Forward

As one of the top rebounders in the NBA, Howard is a two-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA member, as well as one-time NBA All-Defensive member. Known for his spectacular dunks, Howard won the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest. He’s backed up by the lovely ladies of the Orlando Magic Dancers. They are magic, aren’t they?

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Player: Kobe Bryant
Home team: LA Lakers
Position: Shooting Guard

If you don’t know who Kobe Bryant is or what he’s done (or not done, *wink* *wink*), then you’re either dead or not a basketball fan. Basically, he’s one of the best players in the NBA, and he’s got the best dancers in the NBA–the notorious Laker Girls. These peppy chicks are practically synonymous with “hot cheerleaders.”

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LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers

Player: LeBron James
Home team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Position: Small Forward/Point Guard

LeBron “King” James is arguably the best player in the NBA. He’s got so many Most Valuable Whatever, it’s too much to list here. Basically, he singlehandedly turned the Cleveland Cavaliers into a legitimate team. And if the Cavalier cheerleaders can’t get you into the team spirit, well, that’s just un-American.

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Jason Kidd – Dallas Mavericks

Player: Jason Kidd
Home team: Dallas Mavericks
Position: Point Guard

Considered “one of the best players of his generation,” Kidd makes the game look easy. But then again, a 9-time All-Star, 6-time All-NBA Selection and 9-time All-Defensive Selection player will do that. The Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders on the other hand, make being peppy the sexiest thing this side of drunk girls kissing.

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Carmelo Anthony – Denver Nuggets

Player: Carmelo Anthony
Home team: Denver Nuggets
Position: Forward

Red Hook, Brooklyn native Carmelo Anthony won MVP for the 2003 NCAA Final Four and NCAA Regional East and was 2005 Rookie Challenge MVP. At 32 members strong (14 of them being women), the Denver Nugget Dance Team has some of the hottest girls in the league. They’re so cheer-tastic, it’ll almost make you puke from team spirit. (Or horniness.)

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