Brandan Wright, Anthony Randolph Lead Warriors' Youth Movement
So far this season, Warriors' fans have wanted Don Nelson to bring in the youth movement. That movement would mean more playing time for Brandan Wright and Anthony Randolph, the Warriors first round pick from this year. Randolph is 6'10" 205 pounds and Wright is 6'9" 205.
From what Wright and Randolph have shown, they're both similar in defending shots of other players. Both are averaging just over one block per game and Randolph has been a little bit better at rebounding the ball, averaging just over five per game compared to Wright's four.
The difference on the offensive end is night and day. Wright is going to make a living underneath the basket within 15 feet. He has shown that he's got a pretty little jump hook in the lane and he'll shoot for a high percentage. The only problem with Wright is that he isn't a strong rebounder; if he improves that area he'll see more playing time.
Randolph has shown that he can take the ball up the court and even took it coast to coast for a layup; Warriors fans would never see Brandan Wright do that.
Randolph also hasn't shown the ability to postup; he actually would rather shoot from 15-20 feet. Part of the reason why Randolph hasn't seen much playing time is because he's only shooting 32 percent from the floor.
What has to happen for the Warriors though is they have to keep their young core together. That core includes Wright and Randolph. There's been mention of trades on here by certain people regarding getting rid of Maggette and Wright for a proven player.
The problem with that is Wright has all the abilities to become a very good player for the Warriors. Randolph with more playing time and more experience will find his game. Plus, he is still young at 19 years old.
The Warriors could have a duo on the inside and outside that could cause matchup problems for teams for years to come especially if Randolph works on his shot.
He could become one of the big men that the NBA has seen with Rasheed Wallace, Dirk Nowitzki, Mehmet Okur, and Spencer Hawes. With Randolph's ability to put the ball on the floor, he can definitely become a very dangerous player for the Warriors.





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