Anthony Randolph

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Recent Q & A

Question:

What player did you grow up admiring?

Answer:

I would say Kevin Garnett. He has a frame somewhat similar to me, and is so versatile. He can do so many things both offensively and defensively that I really grew up watching and studying his game.

Question:

What do you like to do when you are not playing hoops?

Answer:

I like to fish and I am a big fan of seeing movies.

Question:

How old were you when you first dunked? What was that experience like?

Answer:

I was in the 8th grade the first time I threw one down. I couldn't believe it. It was an awesome feeling. Then when I tried to do it again, I couldn't, so it made me keep working hard to get that feeling again.

Question:

What player would you compare yourself to?

Answer:

I don’t know, I really haven’t been any thought into that. Most likely though, Tayshaun Prince and Chris Bosh.

Question:

How do you see yourself in the NBA in 5 years from now?

Answer:

I hope to be perennial all-star in five years; that’s my goal. Whatever team I’m on I want to win games and be a contender.

Updates

Wed, Apr 9th 2008, 10:28

Anthony Declares for the NBA

LSU freshman forward Anthony Randolph announced Tuesday morning that he will enter this year’s NBA draft.

Alongside interim coach Butch Pierre, Randolph – who arrived at the 10 a.m. press conference 45 minutes late – made his decision to enter the NBA Draft official Tuesday morning after several days of intense speculation.

“I feel that there cannot be a better time to declare for the draft,” Randolph said. “I am well aware of my challenges that young men face in entering the professional ranks of any career; however, I believe that I am ready to face these challenges with a positive attitude, and I have faith and determination that I will succeed in these endeavors.”

Randolph said he made the decision after much discussion with his family and coaches.

“I consulted some other people I know and just came to the conclusion that now was the best time for him to come out,” said Pat Washington, Randolph’s high school coach. “There’s a lot of people in the NBA who happen to think he’s a pretty good basketball player.”