Walker Kessler is averaging 3.6 points and 6.1 minutes per game in the FIBA World Cup.
U.S. center Walker Kessler grabs a rebound over Montenegro guard Andrija Slavkovic during the first half of a Basketball World Cup second-round match in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023., the Utah Jazz center has added stamps from the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines to his passport.Kessler has been used sparingly by U.S. coach Steve Kerr.He’s averaging 3.6 points and 6.1 minutes per game. But that’s OK with him right now.Kessler told reporters in the mixed zone this week.
“All the guys are great guys. Regardless of who’s playing, we all cheer for each other. We all support each other. It just goes to show how deep we are. Anybody could have a good night on this team, and it’s a lot of fun to be part of.”“Let’s call it what it is: We’ve beat every team,” Kessler said. “That’s the most important thing. Coach does a great job. Obviously having 12 guys on the team that are all very good players, it’s difficult to play all of those guys.
“I have,” he said. “Obviously a couple of teams got knocked out but all the guys have been doing great and I’m really excited for them.” Kessler will get a chance to see his Jazz teammate Simone Fontecchio, who has had a fantastic tournament , on Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 6:40 a.m. MT.
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