All legends have a beginning, and many come from the places you least expect them. Zach Randolph’s legend is no different.
It all started on July 2, 2009. The Memphis Grizzlies received Zach Randolph in exchange for trading Quentin Richardson to the Los Angeles Clippers. As stupid as it may sound now, this move wasn’t well-liked by the people of Memphis. Great! An unstable, divisive locker room presence on a team full of young guys. What could possibly go wrong?
Regardless of whether it was deserved or not, Zach Randolph had quite the reputation coming to Memphis.