Luka Dončić Praises Anthony Randolph’s Impact After Retirement: ‘Without Him, We Couldn’t Have Done It’
Anthony Randolph, key teammate of Luka Dončić, retires after 15 years, highlighted by EuroBasket 2017 and EuroLeague 2018 titles with Slovenia and Real Madrid.
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony Randolph, a key teammate of Luka Dončić early in his career, announced his retirement from basketball at 35. Randolph shared the court with Dončić at Real Madrid and later joined him on the Slovenian national team. Randolph helped secure the EuroBasket title in 2017 and the EuroLeague championship in 2018 before Dončić transitioned to the NBA.
"After 15 years, I am officially retiring from basketball," Randolph said. "It has been a journey full of unforgettable moments, great competitions, and historic events. I am grateful to all the coaches, teammates, and staff for their support. Thank you also to the fans."
Dončić, now the star of the Dallas Mavericks, paid tribute to Randolph on Instagram, writing, “Great career Tonček!” The two first teamed up at Real Madrid, where Randolph joined in 2016, and later reunited on the Slovenian national team in 2017. Their partnership helped Slovenia capture its first-ever EuroBasket title, with Randolph averaging 11.7 points and 5.2 rebounds during the tournament.
After racking up 45 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 143-133 victory over the Golden State Warriors, Dončić reflected on his time playing with Randolph, praising his impact as essential to winning a Gold medal with Slovenia.
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