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Memphis Grizzlies: 5 Early Season Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 1, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after the game against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Orlando Magic 95-94. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after the game against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Orlando Magic 95-94. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Zach Randolph off the bench brings a different dimension to this team.

The Memphis Grizzlies are bringing forward Zach Randolph in off the bench, something that hasn’t been done since his rookie season. And it’s paid dividends so far.

The Grizzlies are 13-5 with Randolph off the bench so far this season. Z-Bo is averaging 13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds in 21.9 minutes per game. He missed seven games to deal with passing of his mother.

He scored 12 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in his return on Dec. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Six of those boards came on the offensive end. Randolph has four double-doubles off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies this season.

He is tied for third with among NBA bench players in double-doubles.

He has scored in double figures in all but two games for the Grizzlies through the first 25 games. If Randolph can continue his gritty play off the bench, maybe a Sixth Man of the Year award is in order for the 35-year-old veteran.

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