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Louis Gabriel Amundson (born December 7, 1982 in Ventura, California) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. He has also played in the NBA D-League and was named D-League Rookie of the Year in 2006. On August 14, 2008, Amundson signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.

AccomplishmentsPlayed 25 games with the Colorado 14ers of the D-League in 2006-07, averaging 11.1 points (56.3% FGs), 7.6 rebounds and 2.48 blocks in 25.0 minutes per game. Was named All-NBA D-League First Team for the 2006-07 season while also picking up Rookie of the Year honors. At Detroit on 4/15/07, recorded career-highs of 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks in 23 minutes of play. Led all NBA rookies in blocks per 48 minutes played (4.32) in 2006-07 and ranked sixth among all players league-wide. Graduated cum laude from UNLV in May 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in university studies with areas of study in English and philosophy. Was the first player in Mountain West Conference history to record multiple career games with 20+ points and 20+ rebounds. As a senior, earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors.