Anthony Erwin Randolph jr. (Würzburg, 15 luglio 1989) è un cestista statunitense naturalizzato sloveno, professionista nella NBA e in Europa. A score by Markkanen would decide the game in favor of Finland.

It’s a country that you have a stake in. This thread is archived. He kept saying, ‘Thank you. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Anthony Randolph ed Erazem Lorbek probabilmente non si conoscono nemmeno, ma hanno una caratteristica in comune: entrambi sono inaspettatamente al raduno della nazionale slovena in vista di Eurobasket 2017. “Everyone welcomed me on the team. 66% Upvoted. save hide report. From playing basketball, that was pretty crazy.”Randolph averaged 11.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game during EuroBasket, shooting a blistering 42 percent from deep.Copyright © ClutchPoints. “I can play as long as I possibly can on high-level teams.”Even with the benefits that came from wearing the Slovenian uniform, the 28-year-old had the experience of a lifetime through nine games of competition — attaining a gold medal for a country that was ultimately thankful for his decision to play for it.“It was great,” he said of his experience with the team.

It was one of the high points of my career.”One particular fan was especially appreciative of Randolph and the role he had helping this team to his first-ever gold medal at an international event, words of warmth he’s bound to never forget.“One fan was so appreciative to me.

I met with [Slovenia Basketball Association secretary general and former NBA player] Rasho Nesterovic, Goran Dragic, Rade, [my Spanish agent Enrique Villalobos] here in Madrid in May. You’re a legend here. Everyone pretty much spoke English. Partner of iOne Digital / Cassius Network.

We will never forget you.’ It was pretty amazing to feel the love of an entire country. share. Anthony Randolph è campione d’Europa e questo ha già fatto discutere parecchio, a partire dal coach della Serbia seconda classificata Sasha Djordjevic. Thank you. Poco più di un anno fa Anthony Randolph diventava ufficialmente naturalizzato sloveno, ed a settembre 2017 al fianco di Luka Doncic e Goran Dragic vinceva l’Europeo. Anthony Randolph Full Highlights 17.09.2018 Slovenia vs Turkey - Last NT Game, ... Slovenia vs Latvia 103-97 /Eurobasket 2017 Quarter-Final Highlights {12-9-2017} - Duration: 8:47. There was no language barrier. I talked it over with my team, and we decided it was the best thing to do in order to get exposure and develop as a basketball player.”Randolph was not paid to play for the country, but did it instead to gain that international recognition, which could pay in bundles down the road if he chooses to play elsewhere or needs to re-negotiate a contract with his current club, Real Madrid.Another perk of international competition is him having a European Union passport, which gives Real Madrid the option to bring another American player to European competitions outside of Spain, which can prove a major difference.“It also makes it a lot easier for me to get a job overseas as I get older,” said Randolph. Il lungo del Real Madrid, americano di nascita, ha infatti acquisito il passaporto sloveno pochi mesi prima di Eurobasket provocando molti malumori.

Anthony Erwin Randolph, Jr. was born to Anthony and Crystal Randolph in Randolph's mother decided the school he was attending in In high school, Randolph played all five positions on the floor.Knowing there was a good chance he would be chosen in the first round, Randolph declared himself eligible for the On July 20, 2012, Randolph signed a multi-year contract with the On July 14, 2014, he was traded, along with two future second round draft picks and cash considerations, to the On August 18, 2014, Randolph signed a one-year deal with On July 15, 2016, Randolph signed a one-year deal with In February 2020, Randolph was sidelined with a fractured finger.On June 23, 2017, it was announced that Randolph would play for the senior Randolph has a younger sister, Ashley, as well as a younger brother, Robert. When you think about playing for a country, you want to play for the country you’re from. The country appreciates you. I learned a lot playing for him that I will be able to take the rest of my career.

Nel caso del primo, la sorpresa deriva dal fatto che il giocatore abbia ben poco a che fare col paese balcanico. I just realized that Anthony Randolph was playing for Slovenia in this year's FIBA Eurobasket - does anyone know how that came about?

[Slovenia coach and Utah Jazz assistant coach] Igor [Kokoskov] was amazing. Anthony Randolph’s decision to join Slovenia on the quest for EuroBasket gold was perhaps one of the most puzzling sights at this year’s competition. He was one of the best coaches I’ve ever had.

He had a major contribution in the country’s first-ever gold medal achievement and perfect 9 – 0 run towards the title by posting 11.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

The five-year NBA pro has been playing in the EuroLeague for the past three seasons and started to carve a niche overseas after his stint at the States didn’t work out as expected.A key piece coming off the bench for the eventual first-time European champions, Randolph explained his reasoning for choosing to play at the international level this summer.“My initial thought was no. We couldn’t have won this without you. You want it to be something special. I appreciate you doing this.