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24 seconds with...Louis Amundson
By Melody Gutierrez - Bee Staff Writer
Last Updated 12:30 am PDT Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Position: Forward
Height: 6-foot-9
College: UNLV
NBA seasons: Rookie
College stats: Averaged a career-high 14.3 points and 8.6 rebounds for the Rebels as a senior in 2005-06. Finished his college career as UNLV's seventh all-time shot blocker (120) and 11th all-time rebounder (668).
How he got here: Signed as free agent by the Kings on July 8.
Q&A
Q: What motivates you?
A: This is the NBA. It's the dream right here. To have this opportunity is more than motivation to me.
Q: Do you ever think: What if I don't make the team?
A: I try not to think about it. I just stay focused and do what I can do. If I don't, I'll deal with it as it comes.
Q: What have you learned in training camp?
A: Having all these coaches here has been cool for me. I've learned a lot.
Q: You were here all summer working out. Did you get a chance to check out Sacramento?
A: I've been out a few times. It's a lot slower than Vegas and smaller, but it's a good change.
Q: Did you always know basketball was it for you?
A: I played tennis, football, baseball, basically every sport. In basketball, I just kind of grew my physical skills and it was fun to play.
-- Melody Gutierrez
24 seconds with...Louis Amundson
By Melody Gutierrez - Bee Staff Writer
Last Updated 12:30 am PDT Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Position: Forward
Height: 6-foot-9
College: UNLV
NBA seasons: Rookie
College stats: Averaged a career-high 14.3 points and 8.6 rebounds for the Rebels as a senior in 2005-06. Finished his college career as UNLV's seventh all-time shot blocker (120) and 11th all-time rebounder (668).
How he got here: Signed as free agent by the Kings on July 8.
Q&A
Q: What motivates you?
A: This is the NBA. It's the dream right here. To have this opportunity is more than motivation to me.
Q: Do you ever think: What if I don't make the team?
A: I try not to think about it. I just stay focused and do what I can do. If I don't, I'll deal with it as it comes.
Q: What have you learned in training camp?
A: Having all these coaches here has been cool for me. I've learned a lot.
Q: You were here all summer working out. Did you get a chance to check out Sacramento?
A: I've been out a few times. It's a lot slower than Vegas and smaller, but it's a good change.
Q: Did you always know basketball was it for you?
A: I played tennis, football, baseball, basically every sport. In basketball, I just kind of grew my physical skills and it was fun to play.
-- Melody Gutierrez
