Walker Kessler has the feeling of greatness around him. He exploded as a defensive dynamo in his rookie year with the Utah Jazz. He was a consistent force when given minutes, and in just 23 minutes of action, he averaged 9.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. While he pulled down a respectable 72% from the floor, it was Kessler’s ability to come in and become and instant rim protector.
The defense alone got people hyped on Kessler and now he headlines Team USA as it heads into the FIBA World Cup. Most of the players on the team are very young, with Josh Hard and Bobby Portis as the two oldest players at just 28.