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After sitting out his rookie season after a heartbreaking injury in his first game as an NBA pro, many have discounted the Kentucky star's ability to carve out a role in the NBA. The 6' 9” power forward has been branded as a “tweener” who excelled bullying smaller college players with his strength - a skill that might be difficult for Randle to carry over to the NBA, especially with his smaller wing-span. The de facto rookie has looked determined to prove his doubters wrong this preseason, as he has “bullied” his way 12.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in just 24.5 minutes.
The Lakers will likely give Randle as much playing time as he can handle this season with Brandon Bass backing him up at the PF position. Randle's skillset allows him to use his physicality against smaller players and his quickness against big-men. Similar to one of last season's break-out players, Nerlens Noel, Randle has spent an entire season with an NBA team, which should have him accustomed to the grueling schedule – not to mention the benefits of training with the staff of a professional basketball team. Expect him to contribute at an NBA level this season.
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