But this nostalgic moment seemed tinged with recognition that the current German squad does not possess such apparent greatness.
In a nostalgic moment, or perhaps to pick up a quick paycheck, he decided to revisit his old pals and see how they were getting along.
About the only genuine nostalgic moment came when Jordan was announced during pregame introductions.
Such nostalgic moments require something out of the ordinary.
The nostalgic moment was symbolic of a cycle of change that has made the Big East the strongest basketball conference in the nation.
He switched on a smile as he recalled the nostalgic moment, then abruptly switched it off.
But now even he is having nostalgic moments.
"Lots of practice," he grinned, for a moment nostalgic.
Overnight, a seemingly vanished male type sprang back into life, if only for a brief, nostalgic moment.
Savoring the nostalgic moment, she rubbed his back while simultaneously craning to see over the armrest of the sofa.