PROTECT THE PAINT

Anthony Randolph is ripping through the NBA Summer League competition. His 42 point explosion Tuesday insures that Randolph is no longer flying under the NBA radar.

He is averaging 26.8 points 8.5 rebounds 3 blocks and 2.2 steal, and 1.2 assists a game.

have all the defensive skills to own you Shard. (Credit: picapp.com)

Somewhere in Las Vegas Don Nelson is setting down his beer can, sitting up, while fighting his grog-induced double vision to take notice. Or perhaps maybe he sobered up this morning to the news of Randolph’s performance.

Anthony Randolph is an passionate kid. Be it slamming down tomahawk dunks, skying high to reject shots, and even while he ties his shoelaces, the man-child is incapable of not giving all of his intensity.

Anthony’s opportunities were diminutive last season as Nelson primarily focused on being drunk rather being patient with his talented rookies. Another loss, another can of Bud Light. You get the picture.

And you wonder why I drink? (Credit: picapp.com)

Randolph’s desire to succeed and play hard compounded these mistakes. He was his own harshest critic, but unfortunately he reprimanded himself while the game was still in progress. Frequently, he watched the game from the pine as a result.

Nelson questioned Randolph’s maturity.  Nellie spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle, publicly calling him out, leading to his further demise in the rotation: “We’re going to put him on ice for a while,” Nelson said, adding, “He’s just going to have to grow up.”

Upon the Warriors playoff window closure, and his practice habits meeting Nellie’s sloppy standards, Randolph started seeing the time needed to display, develop, and refine his game.

Coming soonto an All Star game near you. (Credit: picapp.com)

The current Warriors lineup is not that of a title contender. Why not let the kid play so that someday soon the core of Randolph, Stephen Curry, and Monta Ellis can develop into one? At minimum his energy, hustle, and abilities will entertain the Warriors faithful.

Randolph is playing so dominantly that if he is not named a starter, it is proof Nelson is drinking too much  and should be put on ice.

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