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

Fri, May 30th 2008, 09:46

Randolph motivated by criticism

Anthony Randolph, the freshman forward out of Louisiana State University, hears what people are saying. He knows a lot of people think he isn’t ready for the NBA, that he should stay in school, perhaps bulk up a little bit.

And like any talented player who is confident in himself, Randolph is ready to take the challenge and attack the next level.

“That’s just motivation,” said Randolph. “Everyone has their own opinion. I just plan to come out, work hard, and win games.”

Critics also are calling him that one word that always seems to be the kiss of death when it comes to NBA prospects: tweener. Randolph physically is not ready to play power forward on a NBA team (unless it’s for the Golden State Warriors), and those same critics say he can’t defend the wing at the small forward spot, either.

Proponents of Randolph’s game claim that is all overrated and have compared his athleticism, versatility and skills with Toronto All-Star Chris Bosh.

Randolph isn’t paying attention much to what the draft experts are saying, but his agent – former Chicago point guard B.J. Armstrong – and him expect teams to want a player who can play multiple positions, contributing all over the court.

“I’m thinking they want me to be more of a 3-4, so I’m working a lot on my ballhandling and defending guards. I’m working out against Derrick (Rose) and Russell (Westbrook) every day. I’ve learned a lot over a short period of time.”