Joerger echoed this, pointing out Karl Malone and David West as models for what Randolph can do — essentially, it has been Gasol's excellence in the high post that has kept observers from seeing how effective Randolph can be in that role. But no longer. Zach Randolph must be high and low, interior defender and help defender. The Grizzlies are dependent upon him.
And while Randolph expressed regret at the way it happened, he isn't sorry about the chance to play more, do more, and give more in pursuit of that championship, knowing that at 34 his opportunities are dwindling to a precious few. Ultimately, I want to win a championship. That's the first thing. So we have an opportunity in this league. Like a young fellow, JaMychal [Green], he goes from not playing to now starting. So you've got to be ready. People go down with injuries.
You need to be ready to step up. Some games I played 20, some 25, some This is about finding a place where we can help Ben get back to his mental strength and get back on the floor. I want him on the floor playing the game that he loves. We want to cooperate and want to work him back on the floor. President of basketball operations Daryl Morey and other team officials have said that they believe Simmons is a piece for their championship-contending team and want him back in the lineup.
The 76ers say that Oct. Paul, however, said the 76ers were informed in the offseason that Simmons was not mentally ready to play in Philadelphia. The 76ers stopped fining Simmons on Oct. Ben Simmons: 76ers star's agent Rich Paul believes franchise worsening mental health situation with fines, suspensions. Ben Simmons, Rich Paul believe 76ers worsening star's mental health. Basketball 5h ago. How long is Kawhi Leonard out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Clippers star.
After two teams in two seasons gave Randolph up for nothing, the Grizzlies' acquisition of Z-Bo was questioned — and criticized.
Unfortunately, after the season, Randolph's less-appealing side manifested itself again, with two separate criminal investigations — one in Indianapolis and another in L. For that reason alone, Randolph has plenty of motivation to be on his best behavior — another season is to be expected. Randolph will start at power forward for the Grizzlies and should put up similar stats to what he amassed while with the Clippers last year.
Only three other players, Dwight Howard, Al Jefferson and Chris Bosh, averaged more than 20 points and 10 rebounds last season, putting Randolph in good company. Randolph has taken an increasing number of three point attempts over the last two seasons.
With Marc Gasol and rookie Hasheem Thabeet doing most of their work around the paint, Randolph could be asked to step out and shoot more threes this year. Memphis scored the second least points per game in the league last year The Knicks are now very clearly in rebuilding mode, with decisions to make on several players, including Randolph. According to various reports, general manager Donnie Walsh passed on a trade that would have sent Randolph to the Clippers for cap relief.
Randolph is coming off of a career season in Portland, but this summer he was traded to New York which could hurt his fantasy outlook. He joins a Knicks team that starts Eddy Curry at center, and Curry shares almost all of the same strengths and weaknesses as Randolph.
This could push Randolph off the block on offense. If this causes his scoring and field-goal percentage to dip, his fantasy value could slip down a notch. Last season was his first year back, and though he still posted a respectable 18 ppg and 8. Randolph is a , pound chunk that used to make his money on the blocks. Microfracture surgery generally takes 18 months to heal completely, so theoretically Randolph should be healthier this season than he was a year ago.
It takes a bold fantasy owner to draft anybody on the Blazers, but if you have to pick someone, Randolph's your best bet. After propelling many fantasy teams in with a huge season, Randolph suffered through an injury-plagued , playing just 46 games due to knee problems.
When he did play, Randolph averaged 19 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game, but he drew the ire of former coach Maurice Cheeks for shooting too much and failing to keep his teammates involved. Randolph's not much of a defensive presence, so won't give you much in the way of steals or shot-blocking. Isn't it amazing how some teams have distinct personalities that extend to every player? The Detroit "Bad Boy" Pistons The "Bash Brother" A's of the late '80s and early '90s.
0コメント