New York Knicks

Lou Amundson's long and winding road leads to a home in New York

Published Jul. 21, 2015 4:54 p.m. ET

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Lou Amundson was an afterthought when he came to the Knicks in the trade that sent J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cleveland Cavaliers last winter. Now, he's someone who could make a legitimate difference for New York moving forward, maybe not a ton on the court, but certainly in the locker room.

Over at NBA.com, Jonah Ballow writes about Amundson's journey to the Knicks and how he survives years of being an NBA journeyman:

(h/t NBA.com.)

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Lou Amundson’s nine years in the NBA resembles the Indiana Jones travel scene with red lines designating stops all over the country including 10 different cities in that timespan. Nearly each summer during his professional career, Amundson was left wondering where he would find a home – most likely a temporary place of employment before seeking his next destination.

This past season, the 32-year old became the 12th person in NBA history to play for 10 different teams. While it’s a dream to play professional basketball, the inability to settle in one location for an extended period of time can hinder a career and limit any attempt at a social life. However, with an expected return to the Knicks for the 2015-16 season, Amundson can breathe a sigh of relief.

“It’s huge for me,” Amundson reacted at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas during New York’s Summer League game. “I’ve not had that. I’ve only had that one time in my career. To be in that situation, you have to prove yourself over and over again and still you are behind the 8-ball because you have a coach and coaching staff that doesn’t know you on a personal level, hasn’t seen you play every day like somebody would if you were coming back.”