Randolph

Dada · 11-19-2006, 03:50 AM

Can anyone explain what is happening to him? I suspect he worked on his inside game a lot during the offseason, hence his much better play and higher shooting percentage.

Last year it used to drive me crazy when he kept pulling up (and missing) those 18-foot jumpers, one after another.

steeplechase3k · 11-20-2006, 11:40 AM

I don't know about Randolph specifically, but from what I read most of the Blazers had optional workouts that started months in advance of the official opening of camp. This is going to be a fun team to watch in a few years...

Minstrel · 11-20-2006, 02:23 PM

He's finally recovered from the microfracture surgery on his knee. Evidently, it takes a few years and now Randolph is about back to full power and playing like it.

He may yet justify some of that deal he received.

Kid Poker · 11-22-2006, 01:29 AM

Also from reports he's like 10 pounds lighter, and in way better shape. Much of his success this year has been because of his amazing free throw % despite being a PF. He's always been a good FT shooter, but this year he's just been off the hook. How can you stop something like that... left handed, very strong and crafty PF who will hit the FT's if you foul him.

There's nothing you can really do but try and make him foul out.

kfkorn · 12-11-2006, 12:50 AM

Some Zach Randolph news:

Quote:

In an unorthodox move, the Trail Blazers on Saturday suspended Randolph one game without pay for his actions at the end of Friday's game at Indiana.

Randolph suspended, apologizes for obscene gesture

11-19-2006, 03:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dada Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 125	Randolph Can anyone explain what is happening to him? I suspect he worked on his inside game a lot during the offseason, hence his much better play and higher shooting percentage. Last year it used to drive me crazy when he kept pulling up (and missing) those 18-foot jumpers, one after another.

11-20-2006, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
steeplechase3k Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 125	I don't know about Randolph specifically, but from what I read most of the Blazers had optional workouts that started months in advance of the official opening of camp. This is going to be a fun team to watch in a few years...

11-20-2006, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minstrel New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	He's finally recovered from the microfracture surgery on his knee. Evidently, it takes a few years and now Randolph is about back to full power and playing like it. He may yet justify some of that deal he received.

11-22-2006, 01:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kid Poker New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 2	Also from reports he's like 10 pounds lighter, and in way better shape. Much of his success this year has been because of his amazing free throw % despite being a PF. He's always been a good FT shooter, but this year he's just been off the hook. How can you stop something like that... left handed, very strong and crafty PF who will hit the FT's if you foul him. There's nothing you can really do but try and make him foul out.