Geoff Golden Basketball client and former Monarch (CO) HS star Louis Amundson was traded just before the start of the new NBA season to the Indiana Pacers.  Amundson spent last season with the Golden State Warriors and 3 previous seasons with the Phoenix Suns.  The 6′9 forward will fit nicely in the Pacer system along side front court teammates Tyler Hansbrough, Roy Hibbert  and Jeff Foster.

The trade was a straight up 1 for 1 involving 6′6 shooting guard Brandon Rush. Rush a former Kansas Jayhawk star had spent the previous 3 seasons with the Pacers after being a 1st round draft selection (13th overall) by the Portland Trailblazers.

Amundson known around the league as a hustle/energy guy with tremendous athleticism worked extremely hard during the extended off-season to improve several aspects of his personal game.  I have personally worked with numerous NBA players but none with the work ethic and energy on the court as Amundson. He will no doubt provide a spark off the bench for the up and coming Pacers.

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