Zach Randolph wants Pau Gasol-like deal

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  1. truebluefan

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    The Grizzlies are happy with Zach Randolph, they really are. Which is a pretty dramatic change from his last couple of stops.

    So it makes sense that the two sides have had some preliminary conversations about a contract extension, there is interest on both sides according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

    But on Randolph's side, they may be a big delusional about the numbers -- they are asking for Pau Gasol numbers. Three years, $65 million. For Zach Randolph. Zach has good inside game, but he is not Gasol. For the record, Gasol is far more efficient (shoots at a much higher percentage), passes much better and actually plays good defense. Plus, rings. Pretty, shiny championship rings.

    Randolph has value -- he scored 19.8 points per game last season for the Griz and had maybe his best career as a pro. He is going to make $17.3 million this season, he needs to accept now the idea of a pay cut next season. He is still going to make good money -- big men who can score do -- but the new CBA and his value will mean less money.

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