Zach Randolph

2.1. Portland Trail Blazers

Randolph was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round as the 19th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft, continuing to play the power forward position he held in college. His tenure with the Trail Blazers was marked by both significant on-court achievements and off-court controversies, contributing to the team's notorious "Jail Blazers" reputation. Off-court incidents included an arrest for underage drinking in 2002. On the court, he was involved in altercations, such as punching teammate Ruben Patterson in 2003 after an argument with Qyntel Woods. The team's numerous well-documented outbursts led to the "Jail Blazers" moniker.

Despite these issues, Randolph showed immense potential. In the 2003 NBA Playoffs, he averaged 13.9 points and 8.7 rebounds in a seven-game series loss to the Dallas Mavericks. During this series, he twice recorded the highest single-game rebound totals of any player on either team. He had a breakout performance in Game 4, scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds, a "20-10" stat line he frequently achieved in later games of the series, helping the Blazers push the series to a Game 7 after being down 0-3. In the 2003-04 NBA season, his third year, he was promoted to a starter and delivered 20.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, earning him the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2004. Following this success, he signed a six-year, 84.00 M USD extension with the Blazers.

In the 2006-07 NBA season, Randolph averaged 23.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, though his season was cut short in March 2007 due to a hand injury. In what proved to be his final game as a Trail Blazer, he achieved a career-high 43 points and 17 rebounds. Across his six seasons with Portland, he averaged 16.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

2.2. New York Knicks

On June 28, 2007, as part of a draft-day trade, Randolph, along with Dan Dickau, Fred Jones, and the draft rights to Demetris Nichols, was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Steve Francis, Channing Frye, and a 2008 second-round draft pick. He was formally introduced at a press conference in New York on July 2, 2007, where he announced he would wear jersey number 50.

During the 2007-08 NBA season, Randolph played 69 games with the Knicks, averaging a double-double with 17.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. His pairing with Eddy Curry was anticipated but proved ineffective due to their similar playstyles and lack of defensive commitment, resulting in a disappointing team performance. He played only 11 games for the Knicks in the subsequent 2008-09 NBA season before being traded. In his time with New York, Randolph averaged 18.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.

2.3. Los Angeles Clippers

On November 21, 2008, after his brief stint with the Knicks in the 2008-09 NBA season, Randolph was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Mardy Collins in exchange for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas. During a game against the Phoenix Suns on February 17, 2009, Randolph was ejected and subsequently suspended for two games for punching Louis Amundson in the jaw. Randolph completed the 2008-09 season with the Clippers before being traded again. In his 39 games with the Clippers, he averaged 20.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

2.4. Memphis Grizzlies

On July 17, 2009, Randolph was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Quentin Richardson. This move marked a pivotal turning point in Randolph's career, as he transformed into a more disciplined and team-oriented player, significantly elevating his reputation. He was selected for his first NBA All-Star Game in 2010, helping the Grizzlies improve their record, though they missed the playoffs that year.

The Grizzlies made the 2011 NBA playoffs as the eighth seed and achieved a historic upset by eliminating the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round. This was only the second time an eighth seed had defeated a first seed since the league expanded to a seven-game first-round series. The series marked the first four wins and the first playoff series victory in Grizzlies franchise history. In the decisive Game 6, Randolph scored a then-playoff career-high 31 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter. On April 18, 2011, Randolph signed a four-year extension with the Grizzlies worth 71.00 M USD, with 66.00 M USD guaranteed. He was subsequently named to the All-NBA Third Team for the first time in his career.

Randolph continued his strong playoff performance in the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder, posting a new playoff career-high of 34 points in Game 1, leading the Grizzlies to a 114-101 victory. However, the Grizzlies ultimately lost the series in Game 7, 105-90. In the 2012 NBA playoffs, Randolph and the Grizzlies again faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, losing the series in seven games.

Randolph was named to his second All-Star game during the 2012-13 NBA season. On May 15, 2013, he helped lead the Grizzlies to a victory over Oklahoma City, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. In the closeout game against the Thunder, Randolph scored a team-high 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. However, the Grizzlies were swept in four games by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.

In the 2013-14 NBA season, the Grizzlies finished as the seventh seed in the West and faced the Oklahoma City Thunder again in the first round of the playoffs. The Grizzlies lost the series in seven games. Randolph was suspended for Game 7 after punching Steven Adams in the jaw midway through the fourth quarter of Game 6. On June 30, 2014, Randolph exercised his player option for the 2014-15 NBA season and signed a two-year, 20.00 M USD contract extension with the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies advanced past Portland in the first round of the 2015 NBA playoffs but fell to the eventual NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, in the Conference Semifinals.

On March 19, 2016, Randolph recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 113-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Grizzlies qualified for the 2016 NBA playoffs but were swept in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs.

In the 2016-17 NBA season, Randolph transitioned to a sixth man role, yielding the starting power forward position to JaMychal Green under coach David Fizdale. He accepted this change for the team's benefit. On November 2, 2016, in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Randolph passed Pau Gasol (3,324) to become the Grizzlies' all-time leader in made field goals. On November 23, 2016, in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Randolph passed Vlade Divac for 46th on the NBA's all-time leading rebounding list. On December 6, 2016, he played in his 1,000th career game, becoming the 121st NBA player to reach that milestone. He returned to the team to face the Philadelphia 76ers after missing seven games following the death of his mother, Mae, on November 24. On January 6, 2017, Randolph scored 27 points off the bench in a 128-119 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors, his highest total scored off the bench since 2006. On January 28, 2017, Randolph scored a season-high 28 points in a 102-95 win over the Utah Jazz.

2.5. Sacramento Kings

On July 10, 2017, Randolph signed a two-year, 24.00 M USD contract with the Sacramento Kings. Prior to his signing, the Grizzlies announced that his #50 jersey would never be worn again by another Grizzly and would eventually be retired, an unusual honor for an active player. On December 8, 2017, he recorded a season-high 35 points and 13 rebounds in a 116-109 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans, making two of his career-high five 3-pointers to start overtime. On December 20, 2017, Randolph had 21 points and eight rebounds against the Brooklyn Nets, surpassing 10,000 career rebounds.

Randolph's playing time significantly decreased in the 2018-19 NBA season due to the Kings' focus on a youth movement and the arrival of rookie Marvin Bagley III. He did not play for the team in his second season with the Kings and was later traded, along with Justin Jackson, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Harrison Barnes on February 6, 2019. After acquiring Randolph, the Mavericks' president of basketball operations, Donnie Nelson, stated there were no expectations for Randolph to play for the team. He was waived by the Mavericks two days later. Randolph's final NBA game was played on March 19, 2018, in a 90-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, where he recorded 4 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds as the Kings' starting center.

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