ATL and DEN high on Anthony Randolph

[jcm446]

@SpearsNBAYahoo: Free agent forward Anthony Randolph sitting with Nuggets brass at summer league game vs Warriors. DEN and ATL high on Randolph, source said

[Admin]

I'd be interested in him but will he take the vet min or close to it? I don't think I'd sign him until I had a better feel for Keith Benson and Mike Scott though as I see both having a shot at our roster, especially Scott.

[jcm446]

Ya im not about the vet min. But if we got him, we could put josh at SF.TeagueMorrowSmooveRandolphHorford

[Peoriabird]

I would still start Zaza.

[Peoriabird]

@SpearsNBAYahoo: Free agent forward Anthony Randolph sitting with Nuggets brass at summer league game vs Warriors. DEN and ATL high on Randolph, source said

I would definitely sign Randolph and rid ourselves of JACO and Dampier. Also he would be much more valuable to this team than Korver. Edited July 14, 2012 by Peoriabird

[jcm446]

Go easy on korver, he'll actually contribute.

[GameTime]

If we plan on running, this dude is a steal.

Edited July 14, 2012 by GameTime

[ATLscrubLove]

Ya im not about the vet min. But if we got him, we could put josh at SF. Teague Morrow Smoove Randolph Horford

That's a terrible starting lineup.

[Sothron]

Count me on giving Ant Rand a "show me" deal. When he's gotten any kind of run on the floor he produces.

[Robdawg]

if your like me and get some info off youtube here are some highlight videos of him:

http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gj8IXhxnK8

http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=z85vHk5cc98

http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3455/anthony-randolph

Pros:

Age is 22

Insane finisher on fastbreak

averaged 11 points per game in 09'-10' & 10'-11' seasons (with Minnesota)

average to very good free throw average

appears to do best when give 20+ minutes a game

would fit nicely with our running game and drews' motion offense.

Cons:

very little known about defensive game

here is the draft info on him:

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Anthony-Randolph-1069/

In terms of raw talent, no player displayed more glimpses of potential than Golden State Warrior Anthony Randolph. Leading the summer league at 27 points per game in just 33 minutes, Randolph was simply a scoring machine all week long. Besides putting the ball in the net with the greatest of ease, though, Randolph also contributed in other areas, with 8.5 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2.2 steals.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz20ePzTg6O

http://www.draftexpress.com

Randolph’s physical gifts are impossible to ignore, and are clearly a huge part in what makes him such a special talent. 6-10, with a pterodactyl wingspan and freakish athleticism, there are very few players in the NBA he can be compared to. He used his athleticism to make a number of unbelievable plays throughout the week, particularly utilizing his length around the rim.

What makes Randolph unique is his ability to create his own shot from the perimeter at his size, or operate as a super fluid one-man fast break. He possesses a devastating first step and excellent ball-handling skills, to go along with great coordination and extremely advanced footwork. It’s not rare to see him tap-dancing his way to the basket with the greatest of ease, often throwing in lightning quick spin-moves along the way, only to stop on a dime and then pivot in the opposite direction for an effortless finish.

Randolph got to the free throw line like an absolute machine in Vegas—21 times in a single game in fact (!)—and although he was getting calls at times as if he were a 10-year summer league vet, it wasn’t hard to see how tough a cover he is for almost any player to guard. Randolph also didn’t shy away from taking his man down to the paint and showing his post repertoire. This is an interesting part of his game that can still be developed into a terrific weapon, as his excellent combination of quickness and footwork really makes him a big mismatch against small forwards and power forwards alike, despite his lack of strength.

Thanks to his size, Randolph also has the ability to rise up and get his shot off almost whenever he pleases, and he indeed showed a very nice turnaround jumper he can use to bail himself out when he gets himself into trouble.

Despite all the positives, there are still a number of glaring holes to Randolph’s game that he must iron out if he wants to reach his incredibly high ceiling. Considering that he’s still only 20 years old, this might not come as all that much of a surprise.

For one, Randolph’s jump-shot is still very much a work in progress. He didn’t hit a single 3-pointer in Las Vegas, and was fairly streaky from mid-range as well. His shooting mechanics remain poor, and he still seems to settle for difficult shots off the dribble, which his matchup in the NBA would gladly give him almost anytime. Randolph has a bad habit of kicking his legs out, fading away excessively and even falling down on his jump-shot attempts, likely in an attempt to draw calls from the referees. Not only is he bailing the other team out with these bad shots, he’s also giving them an easy opportunity to score in transition while he collects himself off the floor.

Randolph’s lack of strength makes it difficult for him to finish his moves around the basket at times, especially when going up against long, athletic NBA caliber big men who can deny him the space he needs to get his shot off—of which they were few of here at this summer league. He also still heavily favors his left hand almost exclusively on his finishes around the rim. While here in Vegas that would never be an issue, an NBA advanced scout would absolutely make that a focal point of an opposing team’s scouting report.

Defensively, there are still plenty of question marks that need to be answered about Randolph’s position in the NBA. He is almost certainly too frail and weak to guard most NBA power forwards without emerging as a liability, and just isn’t fundamentally sound, experienced or intense enough to guard most small forwards at this point either. Randolph’s incredible combination of quickness, footwork and length should allow all the potential in the world to develop into an above average defender at the very least, but he must be willing to put the time in both on and off the court if he wants to develop this part of his game. Considering the teams he’s played for, though, and the message that was likely sent on a nightly basis by those around him, it’s tough to fault him for not showing much in this area.

Randolph’s talent in this setting was truly mesmerizing to watch at times, and you really wonder just how good of a player he could develop into over the next few years if he continues to improve his game. He’s still a long ways away from being a consistently productive, efficient all-around basketball player who helps his team win games on a nightly basis, though, meaning the jury is still very much out on him.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz20eQ6u9SC

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honestly, I wouldn't like him as a starter but a very good backup with solid playing time is ok with me. Ferry and Drew are taking a shot on him so hopefully he improves his defensive game. The guy is only 22 so he has plenty of time to get better. I believe we can get him on a small contract with the promise of more playing time and an increased role.

[Bamalawdawg]

Biannual 1.9 guy. Would be another good big. 20 min at PF means 16 or so for Josh at SF, 20 or so for Korver. I like the sound of that.

[MaceCase]

Just thought I'd go ahead and update this (before it's shunted to the "other" forum)

The Nuggets have amnestied Chris Andersen.

Denver needed to clear Andersen from their cap in order to sign Anthony Randolph.

Randolph will sign a three-year, $6 million contract with Denver.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/222421/Nuggets_Amnesty_Andersen_To_Sign_Anthony_Randolph#ixzz20yVq4OiW