Some high praise from a peer:

by saregister on Jan 28, 2007 7:49 PM PST

"They came out and gave the ball to Zach Randolph, and he did what all franchise players do in this league. He delivered," Memphis guard Chucky Atkins said.

I think that's high praise to come from a peer. If the media doesn't respect him, nor do half of our fans, it's nice to know that at least he garners respect from those who play with/against him. Kudos Zach.

later in that article I had a good laugh. Evidently the 40 shots were the highest in team history. He acted like he didn't know how many he shot and when told he said something like "when you are in a zone you don't realize how much you shoot"...16 of 40 is "in the zone" Really? Since when? I thought I was "in the zone" when i shot 15 for 20. And i play outside the paint...16 for 40...really?

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Lotta his missed (and some made) shots . . .

. . . were attempted putbacks, sometimes 2 or 3 on a single play.
I doubt he was thinking "another shot attempt" on those.

And how much was Chucky's comment a slap at Pau?

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by QualityPie on Jan 28, 2007 8:09 PM PST reply actions

Another post-game quote

"He's a beast," Griz guard Eddie Jones said.

by jorga on Jan 29, 2007 7:33 AM PST reply actions

Well

While I thought Zach had way too many shots and could have plyed better, he played well from the 4th quarter on and played smart as well. He was tired, but "showed up" when it counted most.

by blazerprophet on Jan 29, 2007 7:44 AM PST reply actions

Right Situation

In the right place, Zach would be a great player. He could be a piece of the puzzle for some team's championship dreams. I don't think he is the guy you want as your #1 guy. He might be, but he would have to keep going in the direction he is right now and i think we all are a little gun shy (no pun intended) to stick with him based on how he has played in the past.

Miami, LA Lakers, and Cleveland are all places I could see him being great.

by tssbro on Jan 29, 2007 8:08 AM PST reply actions

New Jersey

with Jason Kidd. He needs a point guard to tell him, "Do this, go there, or you don't get the ball." Chicago would also be a fantastic destination because they have the defensive guy to cover for him.

--Dave

by Dave on Jan 29, 2007 10:02 AM PST up reply actions