Jimmer Fredette: 'I was definitely probably a little bit ahead of my time'

Drafted 10th overall by the Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette spent the first five years of his career trying to find his footing in the NBA. The sharpshooter went overseas to China, and learned to adapt his entire mindset to building a career outside the NBA.

Now in the twilight of his career, the 2011 National Player of the Year is hoping to add a new accomplishment to his resume: a gold medal in the Paris Olympics playing 3-on-3 basketball. Fredette recently returned to Sacramento to play in the 3-on-3 International Cup. He sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his time in Sacramento, playing overseas in China, when he decided to give up his NBA dreams, and more.