Anthony Randolph
A tantalizing 6'11" talent whose nomadic professional journey took him from NBA lottery pick to a EuroBasket champion with Slovenia.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American-Slovenian former basketball player·Birthday: July 15·Millennials
Biography
Anthony Randolph's basketball story is one of sublime potential and a globe-trotting career that found its greatest fulfillment far from the NBA spotlight. Born on a U.S. Army base in Germany, the long-limbed forward emerged as a high school phenom in Texas before a single season at LSU made him a first-round draft pick. In the NBA, his athleticism and shot-blocking ability were undeniable, but he bounced between five teams in seven seasons, never quite solidifying a consistent role. His career found a second act and a true home in Europe. Becoming a naturalized citizen of Slovenia, Randolph evolved into a versatile cornerstone for powerhouse club teams like Real Madrid. His crowning achievement came in 2017, when he played a key role alongside Goran Dragić and Luka Dončić to win the EuroBasket title for Slovenia, etching his name into the nation's sporting history.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Anthony was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anthony Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Anthony's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the EuroBasket 2017 championship as a key member of the senior Slovenian national team.
- Selected 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2008 NBA Draft.
- Won multiple European club championships, including the EuroLeague with Real Madrid in 2018.
- Named to the All-EuroLeague First Team in 2019 while playing for Real Madrid.
Did You Know?
He was born in Wurzburg, West Germany, to American parents serving in the U.S. military.
Randolph was granted Slovenian citizenship in 2016, making him eligible for their national team.
He led the SEC in blocks during his lone collegiate season at LSU in 2007-08.
“My game was always about length, timing, and protecting the rim.”
