April 28, 1989 (March 23), Baba, World Basketball Competition is open to professional players. the


Jordan represented pro added impetus to raise the level of international basketball
28, 1989 (on TodayOnHistory.com) FIBA ​​in Munich held the Congress decided that the future will allow professional athletes to participate in the FIBA ​​organized competitions.
to attend this meeting, representatives from 70 countries and regions. After the vote, with 56 votes in favor, 13 votes against the adoption of the above-mentioned decision.
Under the new regulations, a professional basketball player can participate in all competitions including the Olympic Games, World Championships FIBA ​​recognized. Soviet representatives at the meeting had suggested, The team professional athletes to participate in international competition is limited to two less, but the vote was rejected.