tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post6538250742598499167..comments2024-02-13T16:14:49.127-08:00Comments on David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog: Zach Randolph, The Best NBA Player Out of Michigan State Since MagicDavid Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836285894552837634noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-31597153594156660942009-07-12T12:55:23.878-07:002009-07-12T12:55:23.878-07:00Felix,
I agree that Randolph and AI aren't th...Felix,<br /><br />I agree that Randolph and AI aren't the best case scenario and that there are risks, but I don't think they're the worst case scenario either. <br /><br />I disagree that David Lee is a more desirable player for the Grizzlies than Randolph. I actually think the risk with Lee is greater given the likely terms of his contract. <br /><br />It's also possible that the Grizzlies couldn't get Lee if they wanted to. <br /><br />Given the option of having Randolph and Iverson without giving up significant basketball value vs not having them, I prefer to have them. <br /><br />In my mind, the likely alternative is someone like Marko Jaric or Quentin Ross as a backup. Iverson, regardless of his baggage, is a significant upgrade over those.<br /><br />Randolph isn't as desirable as Amare or maybe Boozer, but QRich for Randolph is better than Gay for Boozer in my opinion, and I like the tradeoffs associated with Randolph at least as much as those associated with Milsap and Lee.David Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12836285894552837634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-71235683903636444742009-07-11T15:07:57.603-07:002009-07-11T15:07:57.603-07:00David, you don't live in Memphis so I don'...David, you don't live in Memphis so I don't think you see what the ramifications of having Zack Randolph and AI together in Memphis. The only reason Heisley went for Randolph is he only has to pay his salary for one year. He may be talented but he is a loser,troublemaker, and drug user. AI only wants to come to Memphis because he can get paid more here under the convaluted NBA pay system. He is prone to injury,over the hill and a trouble maker and loser except the one year he went to the finals against the Lakers. That season was obviously an aberration. I know Memphis needs talent but we need players with talent who play team ball and can put their egos secondary to doing want it takes to win. David Lee would have been more expensive but he would fit perfectly in with our youth movement. Randolph will not be able to run the floor and AI will be on the beach for dogging it as soon as we start losing. What about Carlos Boozer. I would get rid of Rudy Gay in a heart beat for a veteran who puts out for the entire game (especially the 4th quarter). You won't be seeing me at any games as long as there is no real committment to winning. You wanted both these guys and I did't so I guess AI will be signed by the time you get back to work next week. The franchise needs to go if we can't get an owner who really cares about having a competitve team and is willing to pay what it takes to get a winner. Memphis will not support a loser and laughing stock status in the NBA.FLCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-84174037457031900572009-07-03T05:59:16.699-07:002009-07-03T05:59:16.699-07:00Skiles also had a record-breaking hairline.Skiles also had a record-breaking hairline.Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-45538926827701362542009-07-02T14:27:52.780-07:002009-07-02T14:27:52.780-07:00I'll put Kevin Willis in the conversation, but...I'll put Kevin Willis in the conversation, but not Scott Skiles.<br /><br />Skiles did have one record breaking game though.<br /><br />I'll put Earl Barron in the conversation with Mateen Cleaves.David Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12836285894552837634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-33832335073462073122009-07-02T13:15:44.087-07:002009-07-02T13:15:44.087-07:00by the way curt, earl barron is on the hornets sum...by the way curt, earl barron is on the hornets summer league roster.Lurchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243673087469694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-65622696962119701222009-07-02T12:36:01.876-07:002009-07-02T12:36:01.876-07:00The last time the Grizz had a guy average 20/10 fo...The last time the Grizz had a guy average 20/10 for a season, it was the 1990's and they were in CanadaSamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-782394062617272252009-07-02T12:06:17.313-07:002009-07-02T12:06:17.313-07:00I'm going with Scott SkilesI'm going with Scott SkilesSamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-48627615479344746902009-07-02T10:47:43.662-07:002009-07-02T10:47:43.662-07:00One time, I told Steve Smith to his face how much ...One time, I told Steve Smith to his face how much he sucked. It was at a Hornets vs Heat exhibition game in Biloxi I think. <br />But then again, one time I was super-drunk and saw Pau Gasol at Alfred's and in one of my nicer exchanges with him, I went up to him and shook his hand and thanked him for dunking on Zach Randolph the night before. <br />I'm not sure how this affects the MSU rankings, but I know it does.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652857145305626105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-45352735294088445972009-07-02T09:54:31.756-07:002009-07-02T09:54:31.756-07:00a nickel for free is still a nickel. so, i agree ...a nickel for free is still a nickel. so, i agree with DJ. all that being said, the reason a 20 and 10 guy is worth a nickel only is b/c of this quote by his old high school coach:<br /><br />"I just don’t want the day to come where I pick up that paper and it says (Zach] shot someone, or that he was shot. Every day that goes by that I don’t see that, I feel good.”Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17783719504406883192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-36657228483228084922009-07-02T09:47:38.865-07:002009-07-02T09:47:38.865-07:00Kevin Willis is the best player out of MSU since M...Kevin Willis is the best player out of MSU since Magic, no contest.He Who Ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862582526610508902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-37292446697015619072009-07-02T08:30:56.894-07:002009-07-02T08:30:56.894-07:00and you had a cup with steve smith from dream team...and you had a cup with steve smith from dream team 2.Lurchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243673087469694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-63351343167965268582009-07-02T07:56:05.040-07:002009-07-02T07:56:05.040-07:00Steve Smith is the only player on that list in the...Steve Smith is the only player on that list in the conversation. <br /><br />Inidividually, I think Randolph has been better, and I think Smith is a bit overrated.<br /><br />However, I'll grant that Steve Smith did play on Dream Team 2 with Derrick Coleman and Dan Marjele.David Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12836285894552837634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-31213599860750548372009-07-02T07:33:56.351-07:002009-07-02T07:33:56.351-07:00mateen cleaves baby! why the hell does calkins lov...mateen cleaves baby! why the hell does calkins love david lee so much?Lurchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243673087469694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-74099948357574879132009-07-02T06:21:39.895-07:002009-07-02T06:21:39.895-07:00i might concede on the randolph being the best spa...i might concede on the randolph being the best spartan since magic but im not convinced you've considered the others thoroughly.<br /><br />steve smith <br />jason richardson<br />morris peterson<br />eric snow<br />shannon brown<br /><br />some of those guys won a title in the NBA and so you might have to weigh that accordingly.mbakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934021496569482452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970612912558903293.post-5427736056609848132009-07-02T04:59:48.476-07:002009-07-02T04:59:48.476-07:00Bravo - I ask for some scoop and you use your leve...Bravo - I ask for some scoop and you use your leverage to get Chris Wallace to make a deal.<br /><br />I know stats aren't everything, but here are some I like:<br /><br />Randolph (08-09): 20.8ppg 10.1rpg<br /><br />Pau (08-09): 18.9ppg 9.6rpgSamnoreply@blogger.com