A few months after suggesting that he wanted to continue his NBA career, Zach Randolph tells TMZ his retirement is official. Randolph confirmed the news during a quick interview while he was at the Clippers–Lakers game on Christmas Day.
Randolph earned more than $200MM during his 17 years in the NBA. His time in the league ended unceremoniously last season as he spent time with the Kings and Mavericks, but never got into a game.
Randolph, who plans to devote more time to his music label, also spoke briefly about Ja Morant, saying he’s got a “good chance” to be Rookie of the Year.
In an interview shortly before training camps opened in September, Randolph declared, “I ain’t retired yet,” and seemed to be holding out hope that someone would give him a chance to earn a roster spot. But when that opportunity didn’t come, Randolph accepted that his career is over.
A quietly underrated career, with huge contributions to those Grit & Grind Grizzly teams with Gasol, Conley, and Allen.
Great career. He will probably even make the HOF one of those years when there is a weak first year class.
Loved Z-bo’s game. Too bad his personal life was ruined by his inner demons of the marijuanas.
Cheer up! Try a Gummie Bear, might not be so miserable…..
“Ruined”
That’s rich. 200 million reasons his life isn’t ruined bud.
Just being facetious. I felt dumb typing it, trust me.
Touche. Whooshed me
Surprised the Knicks dudn’t sign him…