What Is Zach Randolph's Net Worth and Salary?
Zach Randolph is an American former professional basketball player who has a net worth of $85 million. Zach Randolph, AKA "Z-Bo," was a two-time NBA All-Star for the Memphis Grizzlies after being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Early Life
Zachary McKenley Randolph was born on July 16, 1981, in Marion, Indiana. He played basketball at Marion High School and was a player to watch by the time he was a sophomore, helping to lead the Marion Giants to the 1998 Indiana Class 4A Championship game. As a senior, they returned to the state championship and won the seventh state basketball championship in Marion High School history. Zach finished second in Indiana's "Mr. Basketball" voting to Jared Jeffries and was named the 2000 McDonald's All-American Game MVP and a First-team "Parade" All-American.
College Career
Randolph went on to play college basketball for Michigan State University, where he was coached by Tom Izzo. He only played one season, in which he averaged 10.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. The Spartans finished with a 28-5 record and advanced to their third straight NCAA Final Four before Zach declared for the NBA Draft.
NBA Career
The Portland Trail Blazers selected Randolph as the 19th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. His tenure with the team came with a bit of controversy, as he was arrested for underage drinking in 2002 and was involved in some on-court incidents, including punching teammate Ruben Patterson. But in 2004, Zach won the NBA's Most Improved Player award and set himself up for a big payday.
In June 2007, Randolph was traded to the New York Knicks in a package deal. He averaged 17.6 points and 10.3 rebounds his first year with the team but only played in 11 games the next season before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
During a game against the Phoenix Suns, Zach was ejected and ultimately suspended for two games after punching Louis Amundson in the face. He finished out the 2008-2009 campaign with the Clippers before once again being traded.
The height of Randolph's career came with the Memphis Grizzlies when he was traded in exchange for Quentin Richardson in July 2009. He was a two-time All-Star with the Grizzlies and an All-NBA Third Team selection in 2011. Here, Zach would sign another big contract, and the Grizzlies had success making the playoffs multiple times and reaching the Western Conference Finals. Randolph signed with the Sacramento Kings in 2017, where he would fall out of the rotation in favor of younger players. He was traded to the Dallas Mavericks but waived just two days later.
Randolph announced his retirement from the NBA in December 2019, and the Memphis Grizzlies retired his No. 50 jersey. Over his NBA career, he amassed 18,578 points (16.6 ppg) and 10,208 rebounds (9.1 rpg).
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Contracts & Career Earnings
Randolph's mega deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 was for six years and worth $84.3 million. He also signed a four-year, $66 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2011 and a two-year deal worth $24 million with the Sacramento Kings in 2017.
Over his NBA career, Zach Randolph made more than $196.5 million in salary alone, making him one of the 20 highest-earning players in NBA history.
Real Estate
In August 2019, Randolph spent $5.2 million to buy a brand-new home in Encino, California. The 8,200-square-foot home sits on a half-acre and features a swimming pool, large cabana, outdoor kitchen, and basketball court.
