Do You Know This Player? (Zach Randolph Edition)

Trivia questions to test your NBA knowledge.

Zach Randolph was one of the greatest post players to grace the hardwood.

The 6-9, 250-pound power forward knew how to use his footwork and angles to avoid the defender.

He also knew how to use his body to bully his defenders into submission.

And this is why he is one of those players fans love watching (that includes me!).

He plays with heart and tenacity, and just plays the game the right way. He plays hard, doesn’t hog the ball and doesn’t try to cheat the rules.

But let’s see if you know who he is. Here are 8 trivia questions to test your knowledge:

1. When was Zach Randolph drafted?

1. 1999

2. 2000

3. 2001

4. 2002

2. Which team drafted Randolph?

1. Washington Wizards

2. Memphis Grizzlies

3. Portland Trail Blazers

4. Detroit Pistons

3. Was Randolph a Rookie of the Year?

1. Yes

2. No

4. When did Randolph go in the draft?

1. 3rd overall

2. 10th overall

3. 19th overall

4. 22nd overall

5. When did Randolph win Most Improved Player of the Year?

1. 2001-02

2. 2003-04

3. 2008-09

4. 2012-13

6. Did Randolph ever lead the NBA in regular-season rebounds?

1. Yes

2. No

7. When was Randolph an All-Star?

1. 2008

2. 2010

3. 2013

4. Both B and C

8. Has Randolph ever averaged over 23 points per game in the regular season?

1. Yes

2. No

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Answers:

1. C. Randolph was drafted in 2001 in the first round.

2. C. Randolph was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers.

3. B. No. He only played 41 games, averaging less than 6 minutes a game in his rookie season. He averaged 2.8 points and 1.7 rebounds.

4. C. He was drafted with the 19th overall pick.

5. B. Randolph was the Most Improved Player in 2003-04. He went from averaging 8.4 points and 4.5 rebounds to 20.1 points and 10.5 rebounds.

6. B. No. His best rebounding season was in 2010-11 when he averaged 12.2 boards a game (He was also an All-NBA player this year). Alternatively, the rebounding champion, Kevin Love, averaged 15.2 rebounds.

7. D. He was an All-Star in 2010 and 2013, when he was with the Memphis Grizzlies.

8. A. Yes, he has. He averaged 23.6 points a game in 2006-07.