>On his reaction to practicing with the National Team squad the
>last three days:
>“I was very excited and then at the same time I had to adjust.
>With the Select Team, I was looking to score, looking to
>create offense. Now, if I want to make this team, I have to
>play a different way. I was very excited, grateful for the
>opportunity and I’m just making the most of it.”
>
>On if he was surprised to be informed that he would be
>practicing the rest of camp with the National Team after
>Monday’s opening session:
>“You can’t say you expect it because they weren’t looking for
>that coming in. But like I said, I had a good day that (first)
>day, but that stands out more cause I was looking for offense.
>I’ve had some good days since. It’s just been more screening,
>getting people open and playing defense. So there are
>different ways. You just have to kind of find your niche on
>each team and convince the coaches why you need to be on it.”

^^^ precisely what any coach wants to hear when they need an energy backup big with all those shooters on the floor. A+ media response.

Also, Manimal sees it:

>On whether anyone stood out to him from the Select Team:
>“I think the person that probably stood out the most was Mason
>(Plumlee). Mason stood out the most. Just how big and athletic
>he played. The dunks and everything he was able to achieve. He
>played strong and I liked it and it stood out. And obviously
>he made it on our team, still as a Select Player, but he’s
>able to come and play tomorrow night with us. So obviously he
>stood out the most.”