Randy White (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Randy White is an American
former professional basketball
player.
A 6'8", 240 pound power forward
, White was a star at Louisiana Tech University
, where he averaged 21.2 points and 10.5 rebounds as a senior and earned the nicknames "Mailman II"http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1:7693165/Mailman+II~R~+(Louisiana+Techs+Randy+White+set+to+escape+the+shadow+of+Karl+Malone).html?refid=ip_hf and "Mailkid"http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1068532/2/index.htm (a reference to NBA legend and Louisiana Tech alumnus Karl "The Mailman" Malone
) who White was often compared since they shared many traits such as starring for Louisiana Tech University. He was then selected by the Dallas Mavericks
with the eighth pick of the 1989 NBA Draft
and played five seasons with them, averaging a career-high 9.7 points per game in 1992-93
. He later played in the CBA
and in the international leagues, including a stop with European powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv
and in Italy with Pfizer Reggio Calabria
(in 1994-1995).
| align="left" | 1989–90
| align="left" | Dallas
| 55 || 2 || 12.9 || .369 || .071 || .562 || 3.1 || .4 || .4 || .1 || 4.3
|-
| align="left" | 1990–91
| align="left" | Dallas
| 79 || 29 || 24.1 || .398 || .162 || .707 || 6.4 || .8 || 1.0 || .6 || 8.8
|-
| align="left" | 1991–92
| align="left" | Dallas
| 65 || 12 || 15.7 || .380 || .148 || .765 || 3.6 || .5 || .5 || .3 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | 1992-93
| align="left" | Dallas
| 64 || 20 || 22.4 || .435 || .238 || .750 || 5.8 || .8 || 1.0 || .7 || 9.7
|-
| align="left" | 1993-94
| align="left" | Dallas
| 18 || 3 || 17.8 || .402 || .300 || .576 || 4.6 || .6 || .6 || .6 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 281 || 66 || 19.2 || .401 || .193 || .707 || 4.9 || .6 || .7 || .4 || 7.4
| align="left" | 1989–90
| align="left" | Dallas
| 1 || 0 || 2.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 1 || 0 || 2.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.0
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
A 6'8", 240 pound power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
, White was a star at Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University, often referred to as Louisiana Tech, LA Tech, or Tech, is a coeducational public research university located in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech is designated as a Tier 1 school in the national universities category by the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings...
, where he averaged 21.2 points and 10.5 rebounds as a senior and earned the nicknames "Mailman II"http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1:7693165/Mailman+II~R~+(Louisiana+Techs+Randy+White+set+to+escape+the+shadow+of+Karl+Malone).html?refid=ip_hf and "Mailkid"http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1068532/2/index.htm (a reference to NBA legend and Louisiana Tech alumnus Karl "The Mailman" Malone
Karl Malone
Karl Anthony Malone , nicknamed "The Mailman", is a retired American professional basketball power forward who spent the majority of his career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association . Malone spent his first 18 seasons with the Jazz and formed a formidable duo with his teammate...
) who White was often compared since they shared many traits such as starring for Louisiana Tech University. He was then selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
with the eighth pick of the 1989 NBA Draft
1989 NBA Draft
The 1989 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 1989 in New York City, New York, USA. It has been regarded as one of the worst drafts in NBA history, along with the 1986 NBA Draft and the 2000 NBA Draft. Though the draft produced talented players such as Shawn Kemp, Glen Rice, Sean Elliott, Nick...
and played five seasons with them, averaging a career-high 9.7 points per game in 1992-93
1992-93 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns*Rookie of the Year: Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando Magic*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...
. He later played in the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
and in the international leagues, including a stop with European powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv (basketball)
Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv B.C. is a professional Israeli basketball club based in Tel Aviv. The team plays in three leagues: the Euroleague, the Israeli Basketball Super League, and the Adriatic League....
and in Italy with Pfizer Reggio Calabria
Viola Reggio Calabria
Viola Reggio Calabria is the name traditionally given to the main men's professional basketball team from the city Reggio Calabria, Italy. The team colors are black and orange....
(in 1994-1995).
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 1989–90
| align="left" | Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
| 55 || 2 || 12.9 || .369 || .071 || .562 || 3.1 || .4 || .4 || .1 || 4.3
|-
| align="left" | 1990–91
| align="left" | Dallas
| 79 || 29 || 24.1 || .398 || .162 || .707 || 6.4 || .8 || 1.0 || .6 || 8.8
|-
| align="left" | 1991–92
| align="left" | Dallas
| 65 || 12 || 15.7 || .380 || .148 || .765 || 3.6 || .5 || .5 || .3 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | 1992-93
| align="left" | Dallas
| 64 || 20 || 22.4 || .435 || .238 || .750 || 5.8 || .8 || 1.0 || .7 || 9.7
|-
| align="left" | 1993-94
| align="left" | Dallas
| 18 || 3 || 17.8 || .402 || .300 || .576 || 4.6 || .6 || .6 || .6 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 281 || 66 || 19.2 || .401 || .193 || .707 || 4.9 || .6 || .7 || .4 || 7.4
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 1989–90
| align="left" | Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
| 1 || 0 || 2.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 1 || 0 || 2.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.0