Julius Randle's chances for Rookie of the Year

Iron Mamba · Star Player Joined: 01 Mar 2012 Posts: 2139

ESPN panel including Bill Simmons, Jamelle Hill, Michelle Beal, and others have picked this seasons Rookie of the Year to either be between Jabari Parker and Julius Randle, even Bill Simmons chose Randle over Parker and even his own Marcus Smart, however this was before the Carlos Boozer signing when analysts had Randle as the primary starting PF for the Lakers.

Indication from Mitch's last presser indicates Randle will likely be brought in much more slowly and Boozer may be starting and getting a bulk of the mins, so does Randle still have a good shot at winning ROY?
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Nash Vegas · Star Player Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Posts: 7239

No chance because Lakers and Kobe thinks they can barely squeeze to the 8th seed in the playoffs and give Boozer the start and a bulk of the mins at PF, rather than developing their younger talent earlier on.
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Rivershow · Star Player Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 6731

I think Randle will win as long as he gets around 25-30 minutes a game.

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dao · Star Player Joined: 02 Jan 2013 Posts: 5572

Randle needs to start and play 32+ mpg. But that will be pretty much impossible with the glut of other PFs on the roster. I presume Hill and Davis will play C exclusively, but that still leaves Randle, Boozer, and Kelly to split the 48 PF minutes. If Randle plays 32, that would only leave 16 to split between Boozer and Kelly.

It will be interesting to see how the PF rotation shakes out. I doubt Randle will see enough minutes to contend for ROY. I expect Noel or Parker to win the award.

Theseus · Franchise Player Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 14208

He's in the lead right now. He is currently tied for the lead in all major categories. Leading in turnovers might affect his voting, but I don't see why he shouldn't win this thing

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shove-orange · Rookie Joined: 19 Jul 2014 Posts: 11

I think jabari parker runs away with it this year. The bucks have no primary scorer and I think if he were given free reign at duke he would have dropped 25+PPG in college. As for Randle I think his chances are slim to none. That doesn't mean I don't think he can't become a superstar, I don't exactly see him hitting the ground running. I also see boozer getting a bulk of the minutes at the 4 to start. Once Randle adjust to the NBA length and develops more skill I see him breaking out towards the latter portion of the season when he gets more minutes. That is unless someone gets injured and with boozer being older and hill's history that is bound to happen. I hope I'm wrong but I don't see him having a great rookie season on paper but his potential will shine.

Axshun · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:05 pm Post subject:

Hmm.. I think the best way for Randle to develop would be to start the games so he can have a leader on the floor in Kobe to help ease the transition into the pros. It'll take the pressure off of Randle since all the focus would be on Kobe.

Plus, Boozer just plain sucks. Nice piece off the bench but with the pf's we're going to have to go through this year, Boozer can't hang, so why not start a more athletic and quicker player to keep up with the Jones's?

ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

His chances with this team, are slim.

Potential Roadblocks
- Kobe (primary ball handler, high usage rate, volume shooter)
- Lin (needs ball to be effective)
- Carlos Boozer/Ryan Kelly

Where the Boozer/Kelly issue really comes in to play, is when Randle struggles. In Milwaukee, Parker will have to play through his struggles. That will only increase his statistical output AND teach him how to get out of funks.

Randle will ride the bench if he goes cold, struggles, his the rookie wall, etc.

Basically, Randle has a shorter leash, much shorter than Parker, so, it's not a function of talent, but lack of opportunity.

44TheLogo · Star Player Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 6364

Jabari and Noel (if he can get healthy) have a strong shot at it. Noel will be a defensive monster and might average a double double. Jabari will be in the conversation because he'll be putting up points on a team that desperately needs offense and will be looking to him to score. I'd keep an eye out on Elfrid Payton and Doug McDermott as two other dark horses. I'd say Randle is #3 on my board behind Jabari and Noel (if healthy).

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Aussiesuede · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 10964

If Healthy, noels Nerlen will win it going away. He's going to get plenty of minutes on a young team with one more year left in Tank Purgatory. He and MCW will form a great young dynamic duo as Philly attempts to emulate OKC's eastern conference version of "Really Good But Not Good enough".
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way too early to predict. there's always some sleepers that show up
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Hard_Butter · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:52 pm Post subject:

It's Jabari's award to lose. I had Randle pegged in the top 3, but now with Boozer on the team, I'm not so sure. I still think he'll be, at least, top 5 in the voting.
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xxsicrokerxx · Star Player Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Posts: 2205

I believe he has a 1/7 chance

gng930 · Franchise Player Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 11476

It's crazy to expect Randle to play the 30+ MPG for the entire year; it's more likely than not that he will hit the rookie wall. At that point, we'll be glad they grabbed Boozer.

Fo11ower91 · Rookie Joined: 19 Jul 2014 Posts: 23

He has no chance. Not enough minutes for him to do it because of our deep front court of Boozer, Davis, Kelly, and Hill. All of them will take some of his rookie minutes.

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PICKnPOP · Star Player Joined: 14 Jul 2014 Posts: 5389

Lakers are one of the few teams that actually develop and groom their prospects. They restrict their minutes and allow them to develop without the cities lofty expectations stunting their growth. Randle will most likely come off the bench until he gets a feel for the game and learns under boozer and next year he will be ready to take on a larger role clarkson will most likely only get spot minutes as he is groomed under Nash and Kobe.