Former Memphis Grizzlies’ star Zach Randolph is making a surprise return to basketball. Randolph, however, won’t be dunking on NBA courts. Instead, he will join the popular 3-on-3 basketball league BIG3.

The league’s official social media announced that Randolph will become a member of Trilogy and will also serve as the team’s captain for the 2020 season. Fittingly enough, he will have his debut in Memphis, where he played for nine years.

Randolph will join former San Antonio Spurs’ guard Stephen Jackson, who recently became the Trilogy’s head coach. Jackson also played in the BIG3, spending three seasons with Killer 3’s.

Zach Randolph played for five different franchises in the NBA, but he left the biggest mark with the Grizzlies where he was the core member of the team’s “Grit and Grind” generation. Randolph made two All-Star appearances while in Memphis, while also helping the team to one conference finals and two conference semifinals.

Randolph last played in the NBA ni 2017 as a member of the Sacramento Kings. He officially retired in 2019 with career averages of 16.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.

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Zach Randolph is done with professional basketball. Randolph, who was an All-Star with Memphis Grizzlies, recently told TMZ Sports that he is done with trying to return to NBA.

TMZ’s journalist asked Randolph whether he is thinking about a comeback, and the 38-year-old answered with a definite “no.”

Randolph most recently played with Sacramento King, where he spent two seasons. In his second season, 2018/19, he failed to make a single appearance, with the team focusing on younger players. He was traded to Dallas Mavericks back in February, but the team opted to waive him several days after.

Over the course of 17 seasons in NBA, Zach Randolph also played with Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers. He has two All-Star appearances and one All-NBA Third Team honor, while winning the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2004.

Randolph’s career averages include 16.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

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It has been reported by Associated Press’ Michael Balsamo that the two times NBA All-Star and power forward for the Sacramento Kings, Zach Randolph has been sentenced on Wednesday to community service. The sentence came after Randolph’s involvement in an incident in Los Angeles which resulted in charges for marijuana possession and resisting arrest.

Frank Mateljan, a spokesman for the Los Angeles city attorney’s office said that “Randolph entered a no-contest plea during a court appearance Wednesday and was immediately sentenced to 150 hours of community service“. Mateljan also added that if Randolph stays out of the trouble for a year, he could ask the court for charges to be vacated.

Randolph issued a statement on Thursday, saying the following:

“I want to thank my agent, my attorney, my family, the Sacramento Kings, friends and fans who have supported me during this incident. I want to assure all of my fans that I did nothing wrong and I am glad to have this incident behind me. I look forward to working with my teammates and the Sacramento Kings and having a successful NBA season.“

Zach Randolph was arrested in August, initially being charged with a felony that included possession of marijuana with the intention to sell. Court documents revealed that Randolph had more than 28.5 grams of marijuana in his possession at the moment of arrest. Still, LA prosecutors dropped the felony charges and decided to go with misdemeanor drug possession.

Zach Randolph entered the NBA in 2001 when Portland Trail Blazers selected him with the 19th overall pick in 2001 NBA Draft. After 6 seasons with the Blazers, Randolph played for the New York Knicks and L.A. Clippers before settling in Memphis, where he spent 8 seasons with the Grizzlies and helping them to 7 consecutive playoff appearances. In July 2017 Randolph agreed to 2 year deal with the Sacramento Kings, worth $24 million.

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Former Memphis Grizzlies’ star Zach Randolph is making a surprise return to basketball. Randolph, however, won’t be dunking on NBA courts. Instead, he will join the popular 3-on-3 basketball league BIG3.

The league’s official social media announced that Randolph will become a member of Trilogy and will also serve as the team’s captain for the 2020 season. Fittingly enough, he will have his debut in Memphis, where he played for nine years.

Randolph will join former San Antonio Spurs’ guard Stephen Jackson, who recently became the Trilogy’s head coach. Jackson also played in the BIG3, spending three seasons with Killer 3’s.

Zach Randolph played for five different franchises in the NBA, but he left the biggest mark with the Grizzlies where he was the core member of the team’s “Grit and Grind” generation. Randolph made two All-Star appearances while in Memphis, while also helping the team to one conference finals and two conference semifinals.

Randolph last played in the NBA ni 2017 as a member of the Sacramento Kings. He officially retired in 2019 with career averages of 16.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.

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Zach Randolph is done with professional basketball. Randolph, who was an All-Star with Memphis Grizzlies, recently told TMZ Sports that he is done with trying to return to NBA.

TMZ’s journalist asked Randolph whether he is thinking about a comeback, and the 38-year-old answered with a definite “no.”

Randolph most recently played with Sacramento King, where he spent two seasons. In his second season, 2018/19, he failed to make a single appearance, with the team focusing on younger players. He was traded to Dallas Mavericks back in February, but the team opted to waive him several days after.

Over the course of 17 seasons in NBA, Zach Randolph also played with Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers. He has two All-Star appearances and one All-NBA Third Team honor, while winning the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2004.

Randolph’s career averages include 16.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

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It has been reported by Associated Press’ Michael Balsamo that the two times NBA All-Star and power forward for the Sacramento Kings, Zach Randolph has been sentenced on Wednesday to community service. The sentence came after Randolph’s involvement in an incident in Los Angeles which resulted in charges for marijuana possession and resisting arrest.

Frank Mateljan, a spokesman for the Los Angeles city attorney’s office said that “Randolph entered a no-contest plea during a court appearance Wednesday and was immediately sentenced to 150 hours of community service“. Mateljan also added that if Randolph stays out of the trouble for a year, he could ask the court for charges to be vacated.

Randolph issued a statement on Thursday, saying the following:

“I want to thank my agent, my attorney, my family, the Sacramento Kings, friends and fans who have supported me during this incident. I want to assure all of my fans that I did nothing wrong and I am glad to have this incident behind me. I look forward to working with my teammates and the Sacramento Kings and having a successful NBA season.“

Zach Randolph was arrested in August, initially being charged with a felony that included possession of marijuana with the intention to sell. Court documents revealed that Randolph had more than 28.5 grams of marijuana in his possession at the moment of arrest. Still, LA prosecutors dropped the felony charges and decided to go with misdemeanor drug possession.

Zach Randolph entered the NBA in 2001 when Portland Trail Blazers selected him with the 19th overall pick in 2001 NBA Draft. After 6 seasons with the Blazers, Randolph played for the New York Knicks and L.A. Clippers before settling in Memphis, where he spent 8 seasons with the Grizzlies and helping them to 7 consecutive playoff appearances. In July 2017 Randolph agreed to 2 year deal with the Sacramento Kings, worth $24 million.

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