"I think we're a better team, man," Grizzlies All-Star forward Zach Randolph told USA TODAY Sports. "You're (getting) the whole team playing one way, and guys sticking to what they do and playing together, playing for each other and playing defense and playing inside-out basketball. It's a lot better – a better mindset – playing like that.
"When it first happened, everybody was down about it, especially because Rudy was like a brother to us. It was difficult at first. You wouldn't think it would be this way now, but it is."
2. "almost identical numbers per/36 as rudy." In response to Reply # 1 Wed Mar-20-13 11:39 AM by Guinness
except prince shoots less, which actually makes him more valuable (because both are really struggling to score efficiently this year). all in all, a good way to save $10M a season.
7. "according to the article." In response to Reply # 4
i didn't look up the exact numbers or anything, but:
"The numbers tell that tale of a much-improved team, as the Grizzlies have remained at an elite level defensively since the trade while upping their scoring by more than four points per every 100 possessions and shooting at a higher clip. But starting with Wednesday night's home game against Oklahoma City, they still have much to prove when it comes to being considered a title contender again."
i'm not sure they're any more of a SLEEPER CONTENDER than den/LAC with or without rudy -- but it was a nice way to chop salary while remaining in the mix of top teams. grizz have a good shot at homecourt in the first round.
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