Amundson back in the NBA (merged)

[BMiller52]

Jazz Sign Amundson To 10-Day Deal5th February, 2007 - 7:25 pmPress Release -
Utah Jazz senior vice president of basketball operations Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team will sign Louis Amundson of the NBA Development League’s Colorado 14ers to a 10-day contract pending the outcome of a successful physical on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Amundson is the ninth call-up from the D-League this season, the second in Jazz franchise history and the first for the expansion 14ers.

The 6-8 forward out of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) has played in 22 games with Colorado, averaging 10.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 25.0 minutes. Amundson played in six preseason games with the Sacramento Kings this season, scoring two points in 43 minutes of action

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/44569/20070205/jazz_sign_amundson_to_10_day_deal/

Nice to see that he has a chance to find a place in the NBA. He hustled and worked hard, he was kinda athletic too. He was just horrible at every skill in basketball.

 

[kennadog]

Seemed like a hard-working, nice young man. I wish him the best.

 

[HighFlyingMonkey]

Amundson's scrappy style of play fits Jerry Sloan's preferences very well. Great situation for him.

 

[fnordius]

Happy ending for Amundson

http://oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3423326

Jazz Make Amundson Ninth Gatorade Call-Up
02/05/07 - NBA Development League (D-League)

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 5, 2007 - Utah Jazz senior vice president of basketball operations Kevin O'Connor announced today that the team will sign Louis Amundson of the NBA Development League's Colorado 14ers to a 10-day contract pending the outcome of a successful physical on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Amundson is the ninth GATORADE Call-Up from the D-League this season, the second in Jazz franchise history and the first for the expansion 14ers.

The 6-8 forward out of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) has played in 22 games with Colorado, averaging 10.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 25.0 minutes. Amundson played in six preseason games with the Sacramento Kings this season, scoring two points in 43 minutes of action.

Following is the complete list of 2006-07 D-League to NBA GATORADE Call-Ups:

Player D-League Team NBA Team Date

Kelenna Azubuike Fort Worth Flyers Golden State Warriors Jan. 2
Andre Brown Sioux Falls Skyforce Seattle Sonics Jan. 5
Justin Williams Dakota Wizards Sacramento Kings Jan. 5
Dijon Thompson Albuquerque Thunderbirds Atlanta Hawks Jan. 6
Luke Jackson Idaho Stampede Los Angeles Clippers Jan. 8
Renaldo Major Dakota Wizards Golden State Warriors Jan. 17
Jeremy Richardson Fort Worth Flyers Atlanta Hawks Jan. 27
Will Conroy Tulsa 66ers Memphis Grizzlies Jan. 30
Louis Amundson Colorado 14ers Utah Jazz Feb. 5

 

[Sluggah]

Congrats to Louis. good job and good luck.

 

[gunks]

He could get some minutes with Boozer out...

...Now if only Miller and KT could get sidelined we could see some more of Justin on the court.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Amundson's scrappy style of play fits Jerry Sloan's preferences very well. Great situation for him.

Yup, Sloan will reward him for that kind of play and probably teach him a few tricks.

 

[SacTownKid]

Good for him!

 

[SLAB]

He got signed to a good team for his game.

The hustle/banger guy with the skillset of Mark Madsen could be a Jerry Sloan reserve.

Good Luck!

 

[uolj]

76ers, 49ers, sure. 66ers, ok. But 14ers?

 

[Kings113]

he was just horrible at every skill in basketball.

Exaggerating a bit much there.

Except he brings rebounding, deflections (shotblocks, steals, ball pokes), athleticism, defense, and finishing around the basket.

All skills in basketball. No significant offense doesn't mean non-existent or horrible everywhere else. Energy and athleticism, with things that come with them. That's his game.

No jumper, passing, post-skills. Yet. He's a young hustle/team-player so far.

 

[Bricklayer]

Except he brings rebounding, deflections (shotblocks, steals, ball pokes), athleticism, defense, and finishing around the basket.

Well, that was what he was supposed to bring -- of all that all we saw in camp was the ball pokes really. Some rebounding, but nothing special. No shotblocking (and doubt he wil do much of that at this level), could not stop anyone, and really looked awkward out there. Sure did try hard though. Has the right coach to appreciate thehustle, whether he sticks or not though will depedn onhow much he's polished things up.