How is Zach Randolph even in the NBA?

[jack612blue]

-6'8"
-plays againest 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players

[plowking]

He might be slow, but hes quick. Great spin move. And hes strong as a bull. 2 inches isn't going to make a difference on 30+lbs.

[SoCalLakersFan1]

He's got a really big ass/strong base. It isn't easy to move him and he can move guys with his hips easily. His release is quick as well.

[wang4three]

Long arms, great timing, and a soft touch. Plays really aggressively too. Makes sense to me.

[NumberSix]

He's got skills and niqqas is scurred of him.

[therammingman]

SAME WAY i dominate in the post despite being smaller than everyone

[9512]

-6'8"
-plays against 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players

I agree with the first 3 but this doesn't stop players from being effective in the league.

I disagree with the last one because Randolph is left handed.

[Sharmer]

kind of like Barkley , knows how to use his fat ass, and his weight.

[Fedor - Laker]

First name 20 last name 10!

Lol TS must not know who Zbo is. :biggums:

[TheBigVeto]

Brotha got skillz.

[Patrick Chewing]

Blake Griffin is definitely not pondering about this

[LakersForlife]

Zach postmoves > Dwight. i like z.bos game i hope they win it all and Zbo is a crafty dude can use his body well. and that monkey low iq loser mentality howard had the mindset like z.bo

[OldSkoolball#52]

First name 20 last name 10!




i lol'd at this.


but yeah, the most underrated physical attribute when it comes to the NBA is arm length. i dont know randolphs actual wingspan but from looking at him id be pretty confident in guessing its above average for an nba PF

also, flicking the ball up from within around 5 feet of the hoop and getting it to drop in the basket consistently is actually harder than most people think, he has an extremely soft touch near the rim, probably the best in the league.


and thats the story of how zach randolph made the nba

[dilley]

Because he's good at basketball. :biggums:

[AintNoSunshine]

he's a big black dude

[The JKidd Kid]

"make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players"

:biggums: Hes a lefty Dumb***

[Flush]

Offensive/defensive rebounds, post moves, rainbow jumpshot, thats why he is in the NBA.

[Bandito]

-6'8"
-plays againest 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players
He's a smart post player who doesn't depend on athletic ability to pawn noobs like you.

[duskovujosevic]

-6'8"
-plays againest 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players

same as Larry Bird was :applause: :applause: :applause:

[retaxis]

watch zbo beast on 11 spurs then come back.

[OhNoTimNoSho]

Sometimes i read this forum and think that 85% of the posters have no idea how basketball works.

[dannywpt]

-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players

:rolleyes:

You should probably watch him play some time.

Actually, he's playing a game in the NBA playoffs this saturday!

[ZHAKIDD532]

-6'8"
-plays againest 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players
Isn't he left-handed?

[Blue&Orange]

I remember when he was on the Knicks and the cocky, self entitled and delusional Knicks fans thought teams would trade for him :lol

I mean dude was a 20\10 player beasting down low back then, he improved a lot ,now he is a 40\20 player beasting down low.


Oh wait :facepalm

[jzek]

He's big and he's black. If you ahve these two qualities then there's no excuse for you not to play in any sport.

[andremiller07]

6'8 with skills knows how to position himself and use his body, is a relentless tough motherf&*ker how would he not be in the NBA?

[Frozen1]

Because he looks like a Ninja Turtle.

[magmo68]

-6'8"
-plays againest 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players

Ha Ha Ha...ignorance is bliss

[Shade8780]

I remember when he was on the Knicks and the cocky, self entitled and delusional Knicks fans thought teams would trade for him :lol

I mean dude was a 20\10 player beasting down low back then, he improved a lot ,now he is a 40\20 player beasting down low.


Oh wait :facepalm
During his time with the Knicks and Blazers he was a 20 and 10 machine but still wasn't close to the current Randolph who only averages 15 and 10. Kinda funny.

[Mrofir]

Because he looks like a Ninja Turtle.


*slow clap*

[Fallen Angel]

Zach Randolph is a beast.

During Hayes' tenure in Houston I only saw three guys who could consistently score on him.

Z-Bo, D-How, and Cousins.

[OldSkoolball#52]

I remember when he was on the Knicks and the cocky, self entitled and delusional Knicks fans thought teams would trade for him :lol

I mean dude was a 20\10 player beasting down low back then, he improved a lot ,now he is a 40\20 player beasting down low.


Oh wait :facepalm



This is still on your mind?

People who follow the Knicks are embarrassing about sports. You are way too sensitive and emotional about what people think of the guys who run around and chase a ball in your city.

Is sport your only sense of pride or self worth? Don't you have any other hobbies? Or any kind of intellect? My god, you guys are like a dumb, primal pack animals. Attacking anything that strays too close into your "Knick" territory. It's obvious that even the most benign criticism from the most complete stranger about a new york sports team weighs on your mind for days, apparently even months and years.

Get a grip, man. Sports aren't that important. They're for fun. Not for war. You don't need to put on orange and blue facepaint and grab a sword and go running into battle. Get a life.

[imnew09]

why are you even posting here on ish?

[Djsonny]

OP is an idiot haha, dude is 6'9 per espn and nba.com. Left handed, with high basketball foundation. There are so many other players who you should question before zbo. You clearly have been defended in the post before

[jlip]

He has more than just skills and a big body. He actually knows how to use those factors to the best of his abilities. He understands how to play the game of basketball. I would estimate that anywhere between 4-5 of his rebounds per game are achieved without him even jumping. He has mastered the skill of boxing out.

[CarlosBoozer]

he's chubby

[Clifton]

He has the best hands I've ever seen. They're like magnets for the ball and his touch is as soft as anyone's.

He's also really tough.

He's like the opposite of Dwight Howard. Dwight looks like superman but he has Down-syndrome brick-hands and no offensive instincts and he's a big child. If you combine Zach's substance with Howard's form and appearance, you might have the best player of all-time. At least a guy with a great case for best big man.

[STATUTORY]

doesn't zach randolph remind u the type of homies that are deceptively well endowed.

like you be unzipping him and ready to do work expecting just a plain mamba, then a king cobra just pops out. you are startled but intrigued and you stare up at him and he's just like:

http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/nba/teamsites-nbateams/release/grizzlies/sites/grizzlies/files/imagecache/nba_standard/valentines-120220-630.jpg

[ncrizzle]

One of the best rebounders in the game. A big bag filled with post moves. Decent fade away jumper. Good ft shooter. Extremely physical letting him bang with big players. He backs down from no one and intimidates pussys. He also wants the ball in crunch time and has the killer instinct at all times
http://i.imgur.com/HjH6jbv.jpg

[get these NETS]

already been said but

ideally post player should have either long arms, low center of gravity/big butt, or exceptional lateral quickness

Zach has all three(elton brand also)

very fundamentally sound ....like c webb once said "zach has an old man's game"..meaning he's crafty and can score in a bunch of ways..most importantly though..he's clutch

His game reminds me of Duncan's..

[Pointguard]

-6'8"
-plays againest 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players

I thought he was left handed. He can go left can't he? He has a funny awkward game. He throws the defender off balance with a weird sense of timing- shot always catches the defender flat footed. His game is different.

[Patrick Chewing]

doesn't zach randolph remind u the type of homies that are deceptively well endowed.

like you be unzipping him and ready to do work expecting just a plain mamba, then a king cobra just pops out. you are startled but intrigued and you stare up at him and he's just like:



Some of you peeps on here are just blatantly homosexual and are not ashamed to admit it.

[mrpibb]

Some of you peeps on here are just blatantly homosexual and are not ashamed to admit it.

Any problem with that?

[toooo]

Didn't read through the thread, but to the OP, have you ever even watched z-bo play? The dude is a beast out there. :coleman:

[PizzamanIRL]

He might be slow, but hes quick. Great spin move. And hes strong as a bull. 2 inches isn't going to make a difference on 30+lbs.


:hammerhead:

[ILLsmak]

SAME WAY i dominate in the post despite being smaller than everyone

Wow, what team are you on?

You're right, though. It's mentality. It's like alpha male mind games. When you meet someone, if they are trying to be "that guy" they will try to poke at you consistently. But after awhile (read: in a 48 minute game, or multiple games throughout a season... a series, etc) it will be established who is defining what happens. People will start to shy away form contact. Look at Reggie Evans. Dude can hold people out by the 3 point line with one arm.

Just keep banging and you will win.

-Smak

[jdm_dc_fan]

It's his knack for following the ball on rebounds his strong lower body and post moves. Another player who is similar in playing style is Jared Sullinger. Sullinger was getting double doubles in 24 mpg with no plays drawn up for him.

[Go Getter]

-6'8"
-plays againest 6'10"+ guys
-slow
-no athleticism
-make him go left and you basically shut him down. Like 99% of players
:biggums: :wtf: :facepalm :banghead:

Son, you don't know SQUAT about basketball.

If Randolph only had his right arm you couldn't stop him.

[Heavincent]

Because he's actually skilled, unlike most big men these days. Many big men are in the league only because they're 7 feet tall. Not many of them have actual skills.

[G-train]

His skill level and instinct is extremely high, among other things.

[deja vu]

He's 10x more skilled than Dwight. :lol

[unbreakable]

i had to check the date cuz i was certain this thread was made back in 08 or so when he was garbage on the knicks.. lmao

randolph is a beast now tho. love his game.

[DarkSephiroth]

Solid foundation, good offensive footwork, and a 7'5 wingspan helps too.

[ncrizzle]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/919033_10151465905447535_326477371_o.jpg
Zbo came and hung out/ate /posed for pics at the steak house I work. I cannot believe how nice of a guy he was. A lot of players will take pictures but not seem enthusiastic, but he was more excited to get a pic then I was. I even showed him the grits image shown earlier in the thread. Class guy of the court

[brandonislegend]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/919033_10151465905447535_326477371_o.jpg
Zbo came and hung out/ate /posed for pics at the steak house I work. I cannot believe how nice of a guy he was. A lot of players will take pictures but not seem enthusiastic, but he was more excited to get a pic then I was. I even showed him the grits image shown earlier in the thread. Class guy of the court

Nice, I heard he does a bunch of community work in Memphis and has turned into an awesome person after his young days.

[Blue&Orange]

This is still on your mind?

People who follow the Knicks are embarrassing about sports. You are way too sensitive and emotional about what people think of the guys who run around and chase a ball in your city.

Is sport your only sense of pride or self worth? Don't you have any other hobbies? Or any kind of intellect? My god, you guys are like a dumb, primal pack animals. Attacking anything that strays too close into your "Knick" territory. It's obvious that even the most benign criticism from the most complete stranger about a new york sports team weighs on your mind for days, apparently even months and years.

Get a grip, man. Sports aren't that important. They're for fun. Not for war. You don't need to put on orange and blue facepaint and grab a sword and go running into battle. Get a life.
I'm not from NY i'm not even from the US, so the question is how big of a RETARD are you? :lol

I guess that i hit one to close to home :lol

I write two paragraphs joking about buthurted rednecks like you, and you write 13 paragraphs of female gibberish and whining, yes i'm the sensitive and emotional one.


So again how f.ucking retarded are you?


Advise you to not quote me again p.haggot, too much for you to handle.

[treadster]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/919033_10151465905447535_326477371_o.jpg
Zbo came and hung out/ate /posed for pics at the steak house I work. I cannot believe how nice of a guy he was. A lot of players will take pictures but not seem enthusiastic, but he was more excited to get a pic then I was. I even showed him the grits image shown earlier in the thread. Class guy of the court
what's up with z-bo right eye?