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Randolph with the Real Madrid in October 2017
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| Born | July 15, 1989 Würzburg, West Germany |
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| Nationality | American / Slovenian | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| High school | Woodrow Wilson (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | LSU (2007–2008) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2008–2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Golden State Warriors | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | New York Knicks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Lokomotiv Kuban | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2023 | Real Madrid | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Points | 1,789 (7.1 ppg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 1,078 (4.3 rpg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blocks | 224 (0.9 bpg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Anthony Erwin Randolph Jr. (born July 15, 1989) is a former professional basketball player. He was born in Germany to American parents who were in the US military. Anthony grew up in the United States and later became a citizen of Slovenia. He played for the Slovenian national team and helped them win the 2017 EuroBasket championship.
Anthony Randolph was a talented player who played as a Power forward and center. He was picked by the Golden State Warriors in the 2008 NBA draft. He also played for other NBA teams before moving to Europe. In Europe, he became a two-time EuroLeague champion with Real Madrid.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Anthony Randolph Jr. was born in Würzburg, West Germany. His parents were serving in the US military there. He spent his first year in Germany before his family moved to Pasadena, California. He spent most of his childhood there.
Anthony went to different schools, including North Little Rock High School in Arkansas. Later, he moved to Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas. His high school coach, Pat Washington, said Anthony was very athletic. He worked hard to improve his skills like dribbling and shooting.
During high school, Anthony played all five positions on the basketball court. In his senior year, he averaged 25.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. He was considered one of the top players in the nation.
College Career at LSU
After high school, Anthony Randolph joined the Louisiana State University basketball team. The team needed big players, so Anthony had a chance to play right away as a freshman. Other top schools like Baylor and Georgetown were also interested in him.
Anthony made a big impact in college. In just his third game, he had six blocks. He was the only LSU player to start all 31 games in his freshman season. He averaged 15.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.26 blocks per game. He was recognized as one of the best freshmen in the Southeastern Conference.
Professional Basketball Journey
After one year at LSU, Anthony Randolph decided to enter the 2008 NBA draft. Many thought he had great potential because he was so versatile. The Golden State Warriors chose him as the 14th overall pick.
Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2008–2010)
In his first season with the Warriors, Anthony didn't play much at first. But as the season went on, he got more playing time. He showed his skills, especially in the last few games of the season. He averaged 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in the final 12 games.
After his rookie year, Anthony worked hard to get better. He played very well in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He even scored 42 points in one game! His strong performance led to him being invited to a mini-camp for the USA Basketball National Team.
Moving to Other NBA Teams (2010–2014)
In 2010, Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks. He played there for a short time before being traded again. In 2011, he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves. While playing for the Timberwolves, he had a career-high game with 31 points and 11 rebounds.
In 2012, Anthony signed with the Denver Nuggets. He played for the Nuggets for two seasons. In 2014, he was traded a couple more times, first to the Chicago Bulls and then to the Orlando Magic, who then waived him.
Success in Europe (2014–2023)
After his time in the NBA, Anthony Randolph moved to Europe. In 2014, he signed with Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia. He played very well there and was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team in 2015. In his second season, his team reached the 2016 EuroLeague Final Four.
In 2016, Anthony joined Real Madrid, one of the biggest basketball clubs in Europe. He became a key player for them. In May 2018, Real Madrid won the 2017–18 EuroLeague championship. Anthony was a big part of that victory. He helped Real Madrid win the EuroLeague again in 2023.
Anthony Randolph played for Real Madrid for seven years. He left the club in June 2023. On December 13, 2024, he announced that he was retiring from basketball.
National Team Career
Anthony Randolph has represented two national basketball teams.
Playing for the United States
In 2015, Anthony played for the United States national team at the Pan American Games. He helped the team win a bronze medal.
Playing for Slovenia
In 2017, Anthony Randolph became a Slovenian citizen. This allowed him to play for the senior Slovenian national team. On September 17, 2017, Slovenia won the 2017 EuroBasket championship by defeating Serbia in the finals. Anthony was a very important player for Slovenia in that tournament. He averaged 11.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Career Statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2008–09 | Golden State | 63 | 22 | 17.9 | .462 | .000 | .716 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 7.9 |
| 2009–10 | Golden State | 33 | 8 | 22.7 | .443 | .200 | .801 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 11.6 |
| 2010–11 | New York | 17 | 0 | 7.5 | .311 | .250 | .500 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 3 | 20.1 | .498 | .000 | .703 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 11.7 | |
| 2011–12 | Minnesota | 34 | 5 | 15.2 | .470 | .000 | .762 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 7.4 |
| 2012–13 | Denver | 39 | 0 | 8.4 | .491 | .000 | .689 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.7 |
| 2013–14 | Denver | 43 | 5 | 12.3 | .386 | .295 | .754 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 4.8 |
| Career | 252 | 43 | 15.2 | .453 | .241 | .740 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 7.1 | |
NBA Playoffs Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | Denver | 5 | 0 | 6.0 | .818 | .000 | .727 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 6.0 | .818 | .000 | .727 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 5.2 | |
EuroLeague Stats
| † | Denotes season in which Randolph won the EuroLeague |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2015–16 | Lokomotiv | 23 | 20 | 25.2 | .431 | .253 | .767 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 | .9 | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| 2016–17 | Real Madrid | 34 | 15 | 21.2 | .500 | .367 | .778 | 5.1 | 1.1 | .4 | 1.1 | 10.2 | 12.6 |
| 2017–18† | Real Madrid | 21 | 11 | 17.9 | .472 | .311 | .657 | 3.8 | 1.2 | .7 | .3 | 8.2 | 9.6 |
| 2018–19 | Real Madrid | 33 | 33 | 22.6 | .485 | .414 | .756 | 4.3 | .9 | .5 | .3 | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| 2019–20 | Real Madrid | 19 | 19 | 23.9 | .506 | .491 | .766 | 4.3 | .4 | .8 | .2 | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| 2020-21 | Real Madrid | 13 | 11 | 18.9 | .443 | .373 | .889 | 3.6 | .8 | .6 | .3 | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| 2021-22 | Real Madrid | 17 | 1 | 9.0 | .420 | .323 | .833 | 2.2 | .2 | .1 | .2 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| 2022-23† | Real Madrid | 8 | 1 | 6.1 | .643 | .600 | .600 | 1.2 | — | .4 | .1 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Career | 168 | 111 | 19.8 | .489 | .384 | .762 | 4.2 | .8 | .6 | .5 | 10.3 | 11.5 | |
Liga ACB Stats
| † | Denotes season in which Randolph's team won the Liga ACB |
| Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2016–17 | Real Madrid | 37 | 25 | 19.5 | .440 | .304 | .651 | 3.9 | .8 | .8 | 1.1 | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| 2017-18† | Real Madrid | 25 | 14 | 19.0 | .444 | .328 | .771 | 4.6 | .6 | .6 | .4 | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| 2018-19† | Real Madrid | 35 | 31 | 19.8 | .487 | .435 | .683 | 3.8 | .6 | .6 | .3 | 9.7 | 10.2 |
| 2019-20 | Real Madrid | 20 | 14 | 18.2 | .410 | .413 | .821 | 3.0 | .5 | .6 | .3 | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| 2020-21 | Real Madrid | 5 | 4 | 17.2 | .321 | .333 | 1.000 | 3.6 | .8 | .6 | .2 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| 2021-22† | Real Madrid | 25 | 2 | 11.5 | .417 | .349 | .882 | 2.2 | .2 | .3 | .4 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| 2022-23 | Real Madrid | 11 | 1 | 11.5 | .357 | .304 | .818 | 3.5 | .4 | .2 | .1 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Career | 158 | 91 | 18.3 | .463 | .310 | .754 | 4.1 | 3.0 | .7 | .3 | 7.8 | 11.6 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2007–08 | LSU | 31 | 31 | 32.8 | .464 | .105 | .693 | 8.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 15.6 |
| Career | 31 | 31 | 32.8 | .464 | .105 | .693 | 8.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 15.6 | |
Personal Life
Anthony Randolph has a younger sister named Ashley and a younger brother named Robert. He enjoys fishing in his free time. He is also a fan of the Dallas Cowboys football team.
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Randolph para niños
