Moving an All-Star player, who was once a cornerstone to the bench is always a sticky situation. There are some instances, like Allen Iverson’s, where they’re not willing to come off the bench. Some players, such as Vince Carter, relish the opportunity in order to reach that elusive goal of an NBA title. Now, it is Zach Randolph’s time to come off the bench.
Response
It seems like Zach Randolph is ready to do whatever Fizdale asks of him. Last year, Joerger asked him to come off the bench, and to no avail. Fizdale convincing one of the “Core Four” players is big for his development as an NBA head coach, a rookie one at that.