Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Zach Randolph:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Zachary McKenley Randolph
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born July 16, 1981
  • Hometown: Marion, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 260 lbs (118 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
  • Shoe Size: 16 (US)
  • Number: #50
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Marion High School, Marion, Indiana
  • College: Michigan State University (1999–2001)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 19th overall in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2001–2007)
    • New York Knicks (2007–2008)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2009)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2009–2017)
    • Sacramento Kings (2017–2019)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Four children: MaZiya, MacKenly, Zaqary, and Zachary Jr.
  • Siblings: Zach has three brothers (Roger, Tommie, and Kelly) and two sisters (Patricia and Ashley)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Zach Randolph’s player archetype was that of a bruising, high-skill power big, a throwback interior scorer who punished defenders on the block, owned the glass, and played through contact with unusual touch and strength. At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, Randolph was not an explosive leaper, but he had a thick frame, long reach, soft hands, and outstanding balance, which made him hard to move and even harder to keep off his spots. Defensively, he fit more as a physical post defender and strong rebounder than a true eraser at the rim, using positioning, toughness, and anticipation to battle bigger frontcourts despite limited vertical pop. Offensively, he was a low-post hub who could score with drop-steps, spins, touch shots, and face-up jumpers, while also creating second-chance points and making smart passes out of pressure. His overall play style was rugged, methodical, and highly effective, built on strength, craft, and rebounding instincts rather than speed, which is a big reason he became one of the league’s most productive old-school forwards. (basketball-reference.com)

Sources:
NBA.com — Zach Randolph | Forward | Memphis Grizzlies | NBA.com
Basketball-Reference — Zach Randolph Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBADraft.net — Zach Randolph
Sports Forecaster — Zach Randolph Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More