Runs the open floor like a horse, can penetrate off the dribble and finish on both sides, and hunts the ball down on rebounds from own shot similarly to Zac Randolph (like and animal out of a cage basically). I've seen him put back dunk/tip in at least 3 of his own misses in 4 games and his offensive awareness is incredible with great passing and poise out of the post and perimeter.
Confidence is building and he looks like he's recovered well from the leg injury. He's had some really good games and then went head to head with Draymond Green and held his own- absolutely owning Green on multiple occasions.
He even taunted Green saying 'he can't guard me!'
His athleticism appears to be above average NBA caliber and he's strong enough to bang inside against most NBA PF's.
But what impressed me most was when he was coming out to the perimeter and guarding 2's and 3's in switches without much trouble.
At one point he comes out to challenge the Jazz wing, locks the guy down, steals it and takes it coast to coast with ease and fluidity. He looks like an experienced 3rd year player and doesn't appear to have any strength issues in the NBA at all. I'm not sure who to compare him to. Perhaps a hybrid of Draymond Green and Terrence Jones. Doesn't have the 3 point shot yet, but is a hard worker and his jumpshot is nice mechanically.
I think the Lakers might have hit a binkie here which is so f%((%*@! annoying.
Anyone else worried that this guy is going to help them get out of the gutter?
I really hope that DAngelo Russell suffers development next to Kobe because if he reaches 75% of his potential they are going to be a very good pair in the future.
Randle Highlights:
vs Warriors and Green
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_fjjQPflsvs Jazz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbo2gEPmmaovs Raptors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuZgNmfez9Ivs Macabi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr4PSNGk1b4