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The New York Times' Jonathan Abrams has an interview with Anthony Randolph in which the former Warriors forward talks about his time with the Warriors and his relationship with Don Nelson.

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pretty classy approach for such a youngsta, especially with all the hardships he had here.

gonna miss you AR your sad face was so cute, plus you’re going to be a beast someday in this league

Goal: 8 seed!

by dso on Jul 27, 2010 8:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Maybe he thought his offensive game was great...

since he could hit open 15 ft jumpers? LOL

But honestly D’Antoni is going to end up doing AR the same way he did Nate Robinson last year if he’s still anywhere near the same in terms of the way he handled his situations out here with Nellie. AR needs to sit back, watch film, and go through some in game scenarios if he expects to do anything but just “grab rebounds.”

The thing I don’t understand is regardless if it’s just getting rebounds he should be happy to just be out there playing and especially since the team was undersized majority of last year rebounding should’ve be the only thing on his mind.

by iHypeTV on Jul 27, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

he should be happy to just be out there playing

You would normally expect this. However, Randolph thinks he can do everything better than everybody else. Thus, he’s not happy unless he is allowed to do everything. Just playing doesn’t cut it. I mean, good luck to the man, I hope he gets his act together. But, he seriously needs a reality check.

Trust me, learning english isn’t a waste of time. It is actually sort of useful.

-randolphforpresident

by Dubs fan in Boston on Jul 27, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's sad how he's still going to be like the youngest on his team...

…even though he’s been in the league for years now. If his agent cries again about his playing time it’s only going to make him look bad as it would prove that it’s not just the franchises screwing him (AR) over but it’s his client’s own immature approach to the game!

by iHypeTV on Jul 27, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well we all know his basketball IQ could use some work.

As a rookie, you have to do more than just do the things you’re good at. You actually have to improve on the things you’re bad it and there is no greater time to break bad habits than earl in your career as you learn a lot of things. Playing time can be used a tool to reward to good play but also as a learning experience.

I’ll miss Randolph and wanted him to grow with the Warriors, but Nellie allows certain players to player much like D’Antoni. Randolph will soon realize that as well playing behind Amare.

by hellafornia on Jul 27, 2010 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

As a rookie, you have to do more than just do the things you’re good at.

See, that’s the thing. You have to do what will keep you on the floor. And that’s doing what you’re good at. Only when you understand and accept your skills and your role can you work on expanding your skillset and your role. If you never actually understand what you’re good at (rebounding) and are constantly trying to do other things you’re kinda good at, but not really (long range jumpers, dribbling), you’re NEVER going to be a useful basketball player. And you’re NEVER going to get serious playing time.

Trust me, learning english isn’t a waste of time. It is actually sort of useful.

-randolphforpresident

by Dubs fan in Boston on Jul 27, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

reply fail

Sorry. I meant to say was he needed improve on things he was bad at in the gym, and not try to go out and just do things that you think you’re good at. Coach believes he’s good at rebounding but player thinks he’s good at scoring and deserves time because of that as opposed to rebounding to this skillset. Player has to come with the mindset that just because he’s good at one thing (in his own mind), whether or not its true, there are other things that you need to do to justify being on the court.

i.e. Morrow playing a lot of first because of his 3 point shooting, but erratic time later because he struggled on defense, driving and handling.

by hellafornia on Jul 27, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

The key quote:
“I think Nellie probably saw me doing something different than what was happening.”

This, ultimately, is the issue. This is Randolph saying that he thins Nellie was misusing him, blaming him for the wrong things, etc.

Quite frankly that makes it sound like Randolph doesn’t understand the mistakes he was making.

“Here, it’s more God has given me the natural ability to handle the ball a little bit. You can move like a guard, you can guard guys, you’re able to be put in different positions and I think I’ll be allowed to do that here.”

Randolph praising his own defense is one of those things which should make us happy to have traded him. Not that he can’t be a good defender, but wow, we haven’t seen it. And his talk about handling the ball is downright scary. After all the times we look at him and, with regret, gave up on dreams of him being a small forward, he’s talking about playing like a guard?

Good luck, NY.

by Ronaldinho on Jul 27, 2010 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Randolph doesn’t understand the mistakes he was making

That. And if that’s after a “learning experience”, then there is very little hope for him.

Potential is what you pitch when you have low current value.

by Rasputin10 on Jul 27, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

you all are a bunch of hypocritical nellie apologists...

you whine about the front office and then support the front office when they make the blunder of the decade by trading AR. You guys are a sick joke. AR, you are a class act and will shine in NY. Go Knicks!

by JimBarnett2KevinGarnett on Jul 27, 2010 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

There were a lot of people who were on both sides of the trade that sent Randolph packing. I’m sure many of the people who replied here are the same people who were for the trade and didn’t mind giving up on Randolph already.

by bObaBaLLa on Jul 27, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

the blunder of the decade

 It’s up against some stiff competition

Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jul 27, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha

That probably doesn’t even make the top 10!

Dunleavy, Murphy, Foyle, OBryant… and three of those count double because we not only blundered drafting them, but we blundered even worse by giving them massive extensions! Richardson extension, Marcus Williams fiasco…

Trust me, learning english isn’t a waste of time. It is actually sort of useful.

-randolphforpresident

by Dubs fan in Boston on Jul 27, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not really.

I want Nellie gone last week. Doesn’t matter – I still like the trade, and I like it more after that interview with Ar.

Potential is what you pitch when you have low current value.

by Rasputin10 on Jul 27, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I bought an AR SF Warriors jersey shirt today at Champs for 5 dolllars. Best 5 dollars ever.

"It's like Will Smith, remember the Fresh Prince? Get the ball don't let nobody else shoot? That's kinda what the offense can be sometimes, and they're just standing around waiting for Monta to make a play"
-MT2

by golden_solitude on Jul 27, 2010 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

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