The New York Knicks are keeping their locker room tighter as they resign veteran big man, Lou Amundsen, for another full year. The 33-year-old Amundson has played with the Knicks since joining them in late 2015 .
Amundson's resigning was announced by New York Knicks President, Phil Jackson, earlier this week. Amundson, who played 70 games with the Knicks, averaged a decent 4.3 points and 4.2 rebounds while coming off the bench. The Knicks look to him to contribute similar or even better numbers as the NBA regular season draws closer.
The professional career of Amundsen in the NBA took plenty of twists and turns, as he has played for numerous teams during his time, such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls, before being traded to the Knicks. Despite being a player who is undoubtedly reliable, and remains consistent with his game, he has never stayed with one team for more than a few years, and he is the 12th player in the league's history to play for at least 10 ten teams.
According to the New York Knicks blog, SNY, the Knicks gave the last guaranteed spot on their roster to Amundson, instead of one of their three summer camp invitees, who could very well develop more in the NBA D-League. Amundson is a guy who offers plenty of energy and hustle, and is already respected in the Knicks locker room. It only makes sense that he gets a spot on the team's roster.
Off the court, Amundson currently has plans for an NBA game that incorporates virtual reality, according to the NBPA. The Knicks big man is now in talks with a virtual reality company about creating a game that would put fans in the shoes of actual NBA players. Amundson was at the NBPA Tech Summit over the summer, where they conceptualize the virtual reality game.
