He's the linchpin in the makeup of this team. I don't think I've had a better defensive player, with the exception of A.J. Gonzalez.

If Blake (was) not a soccer player, he'd fit in on the football team as a wide receiver or defensive back because he's that athletic and, quite honestly, that tough.

That's a warrior, the kind of player you want on your team.

It's going to be better than it was. That's what the committee decided, and I'm a team player. That's what we'll do and everything will be fine.

He's the ultimate team player. He plays both ends of the floor and probably plays harder on the defensive end. He knows everyone needs to be involved in our offense, so if he can beat a guy or two, he's going to dish for an easier shot.

You watch that team, and he's a dynamic player. He's great one-on-one. The thing that jumps out is how hard he works to score goals.