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Kenneth Faried has his eyes set on returning to the NBA. The former athletic rebounding forward is hoping to sign with an organization and is willing to do everything required.
Faried was drafted 22nd overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. He wasn't an overly popular prospect, especially coming out of Moorehead State. But he was known for his relentless motor and ability to dominate when it came to rebounding.
He was an effective role player during his tenure with the Nuggets. In his second season in the NBA, Faried averaged 11.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in just 28.1 minutes.
After spending eight years in the NBA, Faried found himself struggling to find a spot on the roster. He hasn't given up, as he has been playing in the NBA's G-League this year with the Mexico City Capitanes.
In an interview with HoopsHype, Faried said that he's willing to do whatever is asked of him to return to the NBA.
"...I’m ready, I’m focused, I’m locked in, I’m a better vet, a better person, a better leader and I don’t even need to be a leader. I can be quiet and sit back and just follow whoever the leader is."
Former NBA veteran Kenneth Faried career stats
Throughout his career in the NBA, Kenneth Faried was viewed as an exciting "specialist" in the hardwood. Faried had the athleticism and motor to give energy to his teammates with his relentlessness off the bench. Faried has gone on to post averages of 11.4 points and 8.1 rebounds.
As the game of basketball adapted, Kenneth Faried struggled to find consistent game time. Some of it was due to the fact that Faried wasn't much of an offensive threat from outside. More of a "garbage man" around the basket, Faried is still an intriguing talent due to his ability on the glass.
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