We had 12 guys who were key players on their teams at home who sacrificed and worked hard to achieve one goal. It was all about the gold medal. The Vancouver Grizzlies forward said he went into the experience not knowing what to expect. But he's come out of it with more knowledge about himself and the game than he thought he could absorb in six weeks. The big things were the practices.
Guys never let up, never relaxed.
We knew we had the best team, but we probably had the hardest-working team, too. That's why we won. Now, the smooth-scoring big man's ambition is to win in Vancouver. The Grizzlies have a new coach in Sidney Lowe and a young core that has potential. Most important, their best player is an Olympic champion with a wealth of knowledge to share.