The Goods Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 LAS VEGAS -- Golden State's Anthony Randolph exploded for 42 points in Tuesday's 95-83 win over the Bulls, tying a Las Vegas Summer League record for most points in a game, previously set by Marcus Banks and Von Wafer in 2007. Despite rarely being featured in a starring role as a rookie, Randolph was still one of the most versatile players in the league last year, so the fact he's tearing up the court in Las Vegas is hardly a surprise. But while his rookie year was marked by inconsistency -- both in terms of his performance and opportunities -- he's yet to have an off game this summer. After four games, he's shooting 60.5 percent and averaging 26.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks. He scored his points on Tuesday mostly by being aggressive, attacking the rim and rarely settling for jumpers. It paid off: he shot 13-for-22 from the field and made 16 of 21 free throws. Randolph clearly tired as the game wore on, but he maintained his effort. "Randolph did well with attacking the basket and just trying to play through the fatigue," Warriors assistant coach Keith Smart said. "And that's what he's going to have to do to keep growing as a pro in the NBA." Randolph tallied a double-double in each of his first three games before finishing with just three rebounds in 34 minutes on Tuesday. Despite etching his name into the history books with his scoring, his lack of production on the glass was the focus of his first comments to the media after the game. "I think I did OK," he said. "I rebounded poorly -- I only had three rebounds. That's not good for a 6-11 guy, to only have three rebounds in 30 or however many minutes I played. ... Of course, you have to score the ball, but I'm not just satisfied with that. I want to be able to do more than one thing. I'm versatile." Randolph's versatility is what sets him apart from almost every big man in the league. He doesn't have much bulk (and likely never will), but he's extremely athletic and long, capable of crashing the boards, blocking shots and putting the ball on the floor in transition like a point guard. "My goal is to work hard and one day be one of the best players in the league and be up there with LeBron and Kobe," Randolph said. "I know it's going to take hard work and effort to get there. http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/07/14/randolph-makes-summer-league-history/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Dude is a monster. I've been saying it a lot, he will be and is better than Michael Beasley and will be a top three player from the draft class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 So I guess Odom was right. Dude has All Star potential. I laughed when Odom said that but it looks like Odom could be right on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 He said hall of fame potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 The dude is a serious monster, I never understood why he didn't get much attention. Every Warriors game I ever saw, he always played with such high intensity and played his role very well. He could very well be an all star one day, but hall of fame is saying a bit much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnekoff Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 No joke.. I read about this guy in SLAM etc back in 07 i think it was .. I liked him since then .. he is a god damn beast just as DeAndre Jordan is .. these two guys will be stars while we see dudes like Beasley hit meritocracy later in there careers .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Fire Nelson so these young guys can playyyyyyyyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 and he had 0 assists and 3 rebounds. I'll give him credit but you got to remember that it's the Summer League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnekoff Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Bring DeAndre Jordan to GS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 Ellis for Jordan! .. Lets go! ... Lets go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 and he had 0 assists and 3 rebounds. I'll give him credit but you got to remember that it's the Summer League.Yeah, that's why I ain't too happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Bring DeAndre Jordan to GS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 Ellis for Jordan! .. Lets go! ... Lets go!!Nahhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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