George Karl
2002 USA World Championship Head Coach,
Quotes On USA World Championship Players

Karl on Elton Brand:
"Elton has quietly become one of the better power forwards in the league, and has emerged as a leader at a very young age. He's a smart player, a great post-up player, who will get rebounds and never stop battling for us."

Karl on Ben Wallace:
"Ben just adds so much versatility with his energy, rebounding and shot blocking. With so many scorers on this team, it's nice to add a component that doesn't demand the basketball, but who can create his own offense with effort. Ideally his energy is contagious, and our whole team can play with that intensity."

Karl on Nick Collison:
"I haven't seen a whole lot of Nick, but I know he has some experience playing international basketball, and I know that he will come in well-coached. He's another big body, a hard worker who understands fundamentals, who will crash the boards, and who has some touch around the basket. He and Jay (Williams) will come in here with a lot to prove, and I think that motivation will be a huge asset to our energy level in practice."

Stu Jackson,
USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team Committee Chair,
Quotes On USA World Championship Players

Jackson on Elton Brand:
"Elton is a fierce competitor, a great rebounder and, in particular, an offensive rebounder who will give the World Championship Team a tremendous low-post presence."

Jackson on Ben Wallace:
"Ben Wallace typifies what we know this team will represent when we go into training and competition late this summer. He is a hard-working player who can rebound and block shots. He will represent USA Basketball very well."

Jackson on Nick Collison:
"Nick represents what true commitment to USA Basketball is all about -- a very high-level player who has competed on every level of national and international competition for his country. He will be a welcome addition to the team."

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