Vladimir Radmanovic, the Sonics' top pick in the 2001 NBA draft, showed up for an informal workout yesterday with a new look.

The messy hair that had been the rookie's aesthetic trademark was gone.

Sonics coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-10 Yugoslavian is going through some growing pains on the court, and perhaps needed a change.

"He's a young fellow experiencing what it's like in the NBA. He's having a rough time right now," McMillan said.