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HOW RANDOLPH BECAME A HAWK: Signed as free agent on July 29, 2008 • Signed by the New York Knicks on March 23, 2007.

LAST SEASON (2008-09): Hometown third-year big man saw action in 23 games for a total of 89 minutes • Morris averaged 0.8 ppg and 0.9 rpg in 3.8 mpg (.412 FG%, 4-4 FTs) • Tallied 6 pts (3-4 FGs), 1 reb, 1 asst and 1 blk in his Hawks debut v/Tor (11/7) • Grabbed 4 rebs, while adding 2 pts and 1 stl @Phoe (1/13) • Scored 2 pts and had 2 boards @Utah (2/23) • Finished with 2 pts and season-high 6 rebs in 9 mins v/Mia (4/14) • SEASON HIGHS: 6 pts v/Tor (11/7/08), 6 rebs v/Mia (4/14/09), 1 asst (2x), 1 stl (2x), 1 blk v/Tor (11/7/08), 13 mins v/Tor (11/7/08), 3 FGM v/Tor (11/7/08), 2 FTM (2x).

PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Morris has appeared in 46 games (two starts) in three NBA seasons, averaging 1.7 ppg and 1.4 rpg in 6.8 mpg (.358 FG%, .513 FT%) • CAREER HIGHS: 8 pts (2x), 8 rebs v/Mia (3/26/08), 1 asst (5x), 2 stls v/NJ (4/16/07), 1 blk (4x), 26 mins v/Mem (3/21/08), 4 FGM v/Atl (3/16/08), 4 FTM v /Mia (3/26/08) • 2007-08 (with New York): Played in 18 games with the Knicks, and averaged 3.1 ppg and 2.1 rpg in 10.1 mpg (.362 FG%, .483 FT%) • Recorded his first career start, totaling 4 pts and 3 rebs in 26 mins v/Mem on 3/21 • Posted a career-high 8 pts on 3/16 v/Atl • 2006-07: Became the first player in NBA history to go from NCAA to NBA in the same week • Signed with the Knicks just five days after playing final game for Kentucky • Scored four total points in five games with the Knicks (1-6 FGs) • Made pro debut in Knicks' win over Cleveland (3/28/07), totalling 1 point and 1 rebound in 7 minutes.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Saw his first career playoff action in 2009, playing in three games in the first round against Miami, recording 2 rebs and 1 stl in 8 mins (0-1 FGs).

COLLEGIATE CAREER: Played three seasons at Kentucky, averaging 12.6 ppg and 6.0 rpg in 23.6 mpg (.578 FG%), playing in 89 games (79 starts) • Led Wildcats to three NCAA Tourney appearances • As a junior (2006-07), tallied 16.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 2.1 bpg in 27.6 mpg (.592 FG%), appearing in 34 games (32 starting assignments) • Named First Team All-SEC, notching 12 double-doubles and eight 20+ scoring games • Had 22 pts and 8 boards in his final collegiate game, in a second round NCAA Tournament loss to Kansas • In his sophomore year (2005-06), saw action in 21 games (14 starts), notching 13.3 ppg and 6.0 rpg (.608 FG%) • Second in SEC, hitting .624 FGs in conference play • Over 34 games as a freshman (2004-05), averaged 8.8 ppg and 4.2 rpg (.528 FG%).

PERSONAL INFO: Full name is Randolph Albert Morris and he was born January 2, 1986 in Houston, TX • His parents are Ralph and Patricia Morris, and he has two brothers, Jonathan and William • With the Knicks, helped host children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, filmed a TV spot honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for Black History Month, co-hosted a tour of the Museum of Natural History for kids from the Children's Aid Society and delivered toys to patients at a children's hospital • Named to the 2004 McDonald's All-America team after outstanding senior season at Landmark Christian • Was an AAU teammate of fellow Atlanta natives Josh Smith and Dwight Howard • Favorite TV shows include Roseanne, Home Improvement, Boondocks and Family Guy • Listens to all types of music, while his top movie is The Godfather, and his favorite actor is Marlon Brando • A movie buff, Morris reviews films for the Hawks team magazine, 360 • Enjoys electronics and spending time outdoors • Is a college football fan.