Kiwi and the Santa Cruz Warriors in training camp

Keith Schlosser spent some in the camp of the Santa Cruz Warriors and wrote this about Kiwi Gardner:

"...Everyone was physically present, but if there was any questions as to who was awake and/or most pumped up about the coming season, all someone had to do was look Kiwi Gardner's way. The 21 year old fireball, who is listed at 5'7" and 155 pounds, was louder than just about anyone in the gym. He was yelling, screaming, and helping his teammates along by shouting out commands on both ends of the floor.

With an eccentric nature both on and off the court, it can sometimes prove to be difficult for a coaching staff to tame the guard, but on day one, his enthusiasm is more than welcomed. While Santa Cruz must integrate new plays from first-time Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, having Gardner take charge undoubtedly aids in helping the team learn things that should otherwise be familiar. As one of five returning players for his team, Gardner is considered somewhat of a veteran in just his second season..."