Zach Randolph: Give Me Pau Gasol-Type Money

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• Charbury Posted: Apr.13 at 11:13 am
  This is where everything goes wrong for Memphis.

• MikeC. Posted: Apr.13 at 11:20 am
  When players start yelling about contracts during games and/or practices, things are already going way wrong.

• Randy Brown Posted: Apr.13 at 11:20 am
  @Charbury – Exactly what I was about to post

• SMK Posted: Apr.13 at 11:41 am
  not likely… Memphis has to get Rudy Gay signed and Z-Bo might as well change the name on his jersey to ‘Expiring Contract’.

• SAB Posted: Apr.13 at 11:42 am
  *sigh*

• The D Train Posted: Apr.13 at 11:43 am
  Not sure that being a one-time all-star with a history of being a total head-case and getting dumped by former teams so he would not influence the incoming talent really warrants Gasol-type dollars. Of course NBA GM’s are not famous for looking at a player’s total body of work, so look for Zach to cash in on his one good season.

• Allenp Posted: Apr.13 at 12:13 pm
  D-Train
  Zack didn’t have one good season.
  He’s been putting up numbers for years. Now, he has had problems with defense and passing, but his 20 and 10 has been constant for a long time now.
  I don’t think he’s on Pau’s level as a team player, but he’s still worth a nice chunk of change.

• Roc Posted: Apr.13 at 1:05 pm
  It’s time for Z-Bo to get paid. He’s in the prime of his career. He’s an all-star, and he’s going to be all-star for years to come. But Rudy definitely needs to get re-signed too if Memphis hopes to make the playoffs next year.

• The D Train Posted: Apr.13 at 1:48 pm
  Allen…I guess it boils down to how we are defining “good.” I am guessing that Portland, NY and the Clippers figured that Zach’s deficiencies in regards to passing, defense and overall team contributions outweighed his ability to put up double-double’s. At least I am guessing that based on them jettisoning him out of town for nothing approaching All-Star talent. I watched that cat for a few years here in Portland, and I would never categorize Zach as being a well-rounded guy, or even one that could contribute to a winning team. He played in the playoffs his first two years when he was a reserve and not a featured player in Portland. Once Zach started getting ample playing time, he got his numbers. Of course his teams have not been back to the playoffs in any of those years, but playing for the Knicks and Clippers in that time frame probably absolves him of some of the blame. I also must admit bias because he seemed like a horrible part of Blazer history, so maybe my view is a bit askew.

• tavoris Posted: Apr.13 at 3:04 pm
  Z-Bo can score & board, but he’s not worth Pau Gasol money. He’s been overpaid ever since he got that bloated contract from Portland. Plus, there are plenty of PF’s to be had either thru free agency or via trade. Marc Gasol is a MUCH bigger priority for the Grizz.

• Allenp Posted: Apr.13 at 4:08 pm
  D-Train
  I would say that Zack made great strides this year towards playing a team game. That was really his biggest flaw, and he made some serious corrections to that in Memphis. We shall see if he keeps it up next year.

• Bart Posted: Apr.13 at 5:25 pm
  D-Train
  Zach is definitely well ’round’ed if you get my drift

• Seven Duece Posted: Apr.13 at 6:59 pm
  He didn’t take them to the playoffs, so I don’t know why he needs to get paid like a game changer. Sorry, but if they give him that money (or anything near it) they can kiss keeping the younger players goodbye.

• zop Posted: Apr.13 at 7:35 pm
  he’s worthy of at 6-10 mil max. he’s growing older

• Dagger Posted: Apr.13 at 9:03 pm
  Zach Randolph showing that for all his improvement as a basketball player, deep down he’s still the same old Zach Randolph.

• Sparty's Law Posted: Apr.13 at 9:52 pm
  Hope you enjoyed it while it lasted, Memphis.

• Tarzan Cooper Posted: Apr.13 at 10:17 pm
  he deserves a nice contract. of course grizz need to pay rudy first, before rc buford swoops him up. zach gets a bad rap, some deserved. but on the court, he is one of a handful that go 20 10 every night, he has improved on other aspects of his game as well. zach and marc are a tough combo to beat.

• Lazaruz Posted: Apr.14 at 3:20 am
  an aldridge, randolph combo would look pretty good this season. dunno what type of contract he deserves, wouldnt be giving him what pau got though.

• Joe King Posted: Apr.14 at 4:53 am
  Seriously, what’s the differance between 16mil and 17mil. Its not like he’s got a family to feed……

• melvin ely Posted: Apr.14 at 5:21 am
  Joe King, it’s Zack Randolph. Might as well be feeding a family.

• Dacre Posted: Apr.14 at 8:31 am
  melvin ely for the win.

• -Mas- Posted: Apr.14 at 8:46 am
  That just goes to show where Zach’s interest are. Not in making the playoffs (like Memphis did during Pau’s years) but making as much money as possible. Not trying to build a competitive team to aspire to a title (Gay, Mayo, Gasol is a good foundation) But to aspire to make as much money in the next couple of years. That’s the difference between a great player and a good player. KG knew he couldn’t do it alone and so did Pierce and Allen.

• wayno Posted: Apr.14 at 10:16 am
  Either of the Gasols > Zach Randolph. Z-Bo has been impressive this year, but statements like this show his immense immaturity.

• SLAM ONLINE | » Drug Investigation May Implicate Zach Randolph Posted: May.27 at 12:55 am
  [...] thing is for certain, though: Now would not be a particularly good time for Randolph to ask the Grizzlies for that new contract [...]

• ciolkstar Posted: May.27 at 1:53 am
  KG Pierce and Allen were all making max money when they won the chip, and they’ll probably split up once they’re contracts expire. Precisely in order to get P-A-I-D.
  VERY few pro athletes make contract decisions where money isn’t the primary motivating factor. I’m not saying thats bad, but lets be realistic. Not to mention agents, who’s whole purpose in life is to get more paper for the clients (and themselves)