After hearing of the passing of Zach Randolph’s mother, the Memphis Grizzlies offered veteran forward Zach Randolph an indefinite leave of absence. The team released the following statement:
The Memphis Grizzlies issued the following statement on behalf of General Manager Chris Wallace on the passing of Mae Randolph, mother of Zach Randolph:
“The Memphis Grizzlies family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Zach Randolph’s beloved mother, Mae Randolph. Zach and his mother had an inseparable bond. Mae was so fiercely proud of her son, his accomplishments and his truly special place in the hearts of Memphians and the Grizzlies family.