NBA: Top 5 Most Valuable Veterans

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4. Zach Randolph; PF, Memphis Grizzlies; Age: 32

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Randolph is one of those players who really matured as they grew older. While he faced numerous off the court problems in his youth, Randolph has gotten his head straight and focused on what’s really important: Getting it done.

He has evolved into one of the league’s premier Power Forwards and rebounders. Z-Bo got his 2nd All-Star nomination last season.

Along with last year’s Defensive player of the year, Marc Gasol, Randolph has formed one of the league’s most dynamic frontcourt pairs. Randolph’s offensive skill complements Gasol’s dominating defensive presence around the rim extremely well.

Randolph led the Grizzlies in rebounding last season. In fact, he ranked third in the league in this category. He’s also one of those guys who you can dump the ball into inside and get an easy bucket. His offensive low post skills are unparalleled. He’s also improving defensively and is a more rounded player than before. He’s one of the key players, albeit not the focal point, of the Grizzlies.

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