To a time that will always be remembered as when Memphis really, truly fell in love with NBA basketball, in no small part because it fell in love with Randolph. It was, in every sense, a definitively Memphis moment, occasionally emotional but mostly joyous and triumphant and a rollicking reminder of how much fun Randolph helped to orchestrate with every jab step, mean mug, fadeaway and baby hook. This was as much a tribute to what he and his teams created for the Grizzlies and this community.
