Randy Foye is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. Foye was born on September 24, 1983, in Newark, New Jersey, and attended Villanova University, where he played college basketball for four years.
Foye was selected seventh overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2006 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He played for the Trail Blazers for one season before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he spent the next three seasons.
In 2010, Foye signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Utah Jazz. He played for the Jazz for three seasons before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2013. Foye played for the Nuggets for one season before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he played for one season before being traded to the Detroit Pistons.
Foye was known for his versatility as a shooting guard and point guard, as well as his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. He was also known for his leadership and work ethic, which earned him the respect of his teammates and coaches.
Throughout his career, Foye averaged 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. He played in a total of 743 games, starting in 341 of them. Foye's best season came in 2008-09 when he averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game for the Timberwolves.
Foye retired from professional basketball in 2018 after playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League. He has since become a basketball analyst for NBA TV and SiriusXM NBA Radio.
Overall, Randy Foye had a successful career in the NBA, playing for six different teams and earning the respect of his peers for his leadership and work ethic.
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