Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Anthony Randolph:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Anthony Erwin Randolph Jr.
  • Nationality: American / Slovenian (naturalized)
  • Age: Born July 15, 1989
  • Hometown: Wurzburg, Germany (born on a U.S. military base, raised in Dallas, Texas, USA)
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 meters)
  • Shoe Size: US size 16
  • Number: Most notably wore 3, 4, and 15
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School:
    • Attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas.
    • Showed exceptional athleticism and versatility, earning McDonald’s All-American honors.
  • College: Louisiana State University (LSU) (2007–2008)
    • Played one season, averaging 15.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game.
    • Declared for the NBA Draft after his freshman year.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 14th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Golden State Warriors (2008–2010)
    2. New York Knicks (2010–2011)
    3. Minnesota Timberwolves (2011–2012)
    4. Denver Nuggets (2012–2014)
    5. Played internationally after leaving the NBA in 2014.
  • International Career
    • Achieved significant success in Europe, playing for teams like Real Madrid and Lokomotiv Kuban.
    • Naturalized as a Slovenian citizen and represented the Slovenia national team, winning the EuroBasket Championship in 2017.
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA but achieved significant success in European leagues.
  • Kids: Anthony Randolph has kept his personal life private, with little public information about children.
  • Siblings: Details about his siblings are not widely shared publicly.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Anthony Randolph’s player archetype was that of a fluid face-up combo big, a long, athletic frontcourt talent whose appeal came from mobility, shot-blocking flashes, and open-floor skill rather than traditional power play. At roughly 6-foot-10 and a lean 205–225 pounds, with left-handed touch, quick feet, and rangy explosiveness, Randolph looked built for modern transition basketball, using length and agility to contest shots, recover defensively, and cover ground as a weak-side disruptor more than as a bruising interior anchor. Offensively, he fit best as an opportunistic scorer who could run the floor, attack from the high post, finish above the rim, and flash some face-up creation, while defensively he was most naturally a help defender and secondary rim protector whose tools often stood out more than his consistency. His overall play style was high-upside and unconventional for a big, blending guard-like movement with frontcourt length, which made him intriguing as a versatile skill-and-athleticism prospect even if his NBA role never fully stabilized. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Known for his athleticism, shot-blocking, and ability to play multiple positions.
  • Career NBA averages: 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game.
  • Won multiple European league titles and tournaments with Real Madrid.

Sources:

NBA.com — Anthony Randolph | NBA.com
Basketball-Reference — Anthony Randolph Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Bleacher Report — NBA Draft Week – Power Forwards
NBA.com — Randolph’s Shines Offensively, Defensively Against Heat