Why is the US Olympic basketball team made up of professional athletes while the rest of the events are filled by amateur status athletes?
The Olympic Games were originally for amateurs but have now allowed professionals to participate. Professional athletes can compete in most sports except boxing
Answered by kgb agent Maria M on Saturday, July 28 2012 at 11:32PM EDT
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