MEMPHIS – For 15 seasons, Zach Randolph has established a reputation as one of the toughest power forwards in the NBA when it comes to battling for every rebound or point in the paint. But place Randolph in the middle of a Memphis apartment where utilities are being disconnected in the winter for non-payment, and the 6-foot-9, 260-pound Grizzlies’ veteran is nearly brought to tears. “I know what it’s like to be in a position just like that, where your family is struggling a little bit and need some help,” Randolph says as his voice softens to a whisper.
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