Wallace honored to be selected for USA Basketball
Wallace named to USA Men’s National Team
Coach K on Gerald Wallace
Being selected for Team USA is a great accomplishment for me and truly something special. It gives me an opportunity to represent my country. You know… I’m speechless. I don’t know what you can say. It’s an amazing accomplishment and its something that I think every player dreams of doing – one day putting on the USA Basketball jersey.
It was complete surprise to me to be selected. But like I’ve said before, I motivated myself in the summer time and I think I’ve worked hard this season and since then everything has fallen into place. Its one of those things that’s a true statement that all the hard work eventually pays off for you in the long run. I think things are starting to pay off for me now. I hope it continues to build. My next push would be to get us into the playoffs and then continue to grow from there. I’m happy with my accomplishments, but it shows me what hard work will do, and I think now it’s just going to push me to work even harder to get to the next level.
Some people might ask me what is more important to me – making the All-Star Team for the first time or being selected for Team USA, but I’m not measuring any of these accomplishments against each other. I’m taking all of these in stride and putting them all up there on the same pedestal. Maybe a couple years down the road you might ask me and I can tell you “this is my such-and-such all-star appearance and it does kind of feel the same,” but now all this is a new experience for me, so all of it is pretty much on the same level and all of it is just a great experience for me.
I’m not sure what my chances will be to play for Team USA in the Olympics, but even having the opportunity to make the 12-man roster is still a great experience to go out and participate and be a part of it. So my main thing is just being supportive of it and being there for my country.
When they hand me that Team USA jersey, it’s going to feel amazing. There’s not much I can say after that, but hopefully I’ll make the 12-man roster.
As far as this upcoming weekend, I’ve been asked if I’m nervous for the dunk contest. Honestly, I’m not. I think the dunk contest is the dunk contest. I’ve been dunking since who knows when, so I think the main thing about that is to go out and make your dunks. Flip (Murray) is going to be there with me, and he’s pulling a couple tricks out of his bag, so hopefully we can come up with something and it works.
I think my nerves are going to really build up going into All-Star Sunday. I’m already nervous about that and don’t really know what to expect, so we’ll see how it goes. I think once the game starts, it’s going to be more about fun and enjoying it for me – just the whole experience. You only get to make it your first time once, so it’s something to cherish – just live it up and experience the whole atmosphere, and that’s what I hope to do.
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Gerald Wallace is the best player in the NBA!!!! and I hope after the Slam Dunk contest they make a G-Force (GW3) basketball shoe. I dont know why you can buy a panther’s jersey and all panthers things everywhere and not Bobcats stuff they need to Market Bobcats stuff in all the main dept stores and the mall etc… it was very hard to find a Wallace jersey. They should be everywere. Gerald if they wont do it, you should promote your self.
Wow!!! What can I say… One Big Surprise after another!))) But to say honestly – YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!
Wow!!! What can I say… One Big Surprise after another!))) But to say honestly – YOU DESERVE IT ALL!!!!!!
The BOBCATS fans are very proud of all the acomplishment you have this year and you really deserve it. It’s truly amazing…and once more you had prove to everybody that hardwork really pays. Once again, congratulations Mr. Gerard Wallace…we believe in you and keep the good work Sir…!
thats why you my favorite player. ALL HEART ALL HUSTLE! Lets get this win tonight, you rest up..practice a few dunks, and head to these playoffs.
Goin’ head, Big Gerald!! That’s what I talkin’ bout.
Gerald you are a person that young athletes can look up to. You have an outstanding athletic ability and you never quit.You deserve being an Al-Star, on the USA team and the Dunk contest. I wish you continued success and pray your next goal of the Bobcats making the playoffs comes true. Your intensity can’t be matched. Take care.
I couldn’t be prouder of you Gerald! It is worth the trip from Durham to see you play because you play with your heart! The hard work and determination has paid off , now finally everybody else in the World can see what a great player you are! (Although Bobcat’s fans have know this all along!)
Gerald Wallace has been my favority Bobcat player for the last 5 years. He works very hard ALL the time. Gerald I am very proud of your accomplishments. YOU REALLY DESERVE ALL THE ACCOLADES.
NOW GO DUNK THAT BALL THE WAY ONLY YOU CAN!!! GO GW
Congratulations on both of these honors! You are certainly deserving – best of luck!
Great accomplishment G-Force….We are proud of you and wish you well.
now all GForce needs is a good playoff appearence, own shoe and DPOY and its hall of fame baby:D
Gerald,
BOBCAT fans are so proud of you. We are so glad that your talents and love for the game will be on display for all the USA, and hopefully the world to see. We have enjoyed your play, and received pleasure from your talents for the past 5 years, we are so glad that the rest of the NBA has recognized them. I think no one is more deserving of these accolades than you. Relish every moment, and no that you deserve all that is coming your way. God Bless you, and enjoy every moment.
I knew Gerald Wallace was the man a long time ago. Gerald you keep doing what your doing and I will continue to pray for you. Much Love
Congratulations!! Another great accomplishment! I will be proud to watch you on Team USA! You deserve it!!
Congratulations!
I hope after your selection you’ll be recognized in this world as the Hardest_playing baller of all time!
Gerald Wallace…when I tell my friends you’re my favorite player they go, “who’s Gerald Wallace,” and laugh. Well i just tell them im the one gonna be laughing we u become as good as the top players….keep goin hard!