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Who is the better player?

and who is better player considering theyre current contracts?

randolph is definitely the better player right now. but scola has the potential to be better playing alongside yao ming

Zach Randolph is a better player by far but when you're counting salaries, Scola is a better player in terms of bang for the buck.

Considering their contracts, I'd say Scola. Zach has a monster contract, and isn't a very respected player around the league do to his horrible defense.

Zach's a lot better. He's a much more talented scorer but he needs to stick to what he does well. Right now, his percentages are lower than Scolas on both jumpshots and other field goals. Randolph is a much better rebounder.

They're bout equal as defenders. Randolph has a reputation as a black hole, but he passes and takes care of the ball about as well as Scola.

I think Randolph's problem is that his role is not in proportion to his skills. He's a good roleplayer who's mistakenly considered a star. Scola is a worse roleplayer who plays within his ability. Because of this, Scola arguably has more of a positive impact on his team.

It's closer than some people might think. Anyone who has watched Scola in the Euroleague and on the Argentine national team knows what I'm talking about. If you asked me who I would rather have, I'd say Scola. If you ask me who's better, I'd say Randolph.

It's not really fair to compare them based on contracts, because Scola is on his rookie contract (basically), while Randolph is clearly overpaid. Let's compare them when Scola is overpaid too (considering his age, I'm not sure it'll happen though)

i'd take scola even without the contracts being considered.

Good team -> Scola
Bad team -> Randolph

Zbo's scoring and rebounding can win games for a weaker team, whereas if he's on a good team his defense and black-hole tendencies will drag the team down.

Zach's contract sucks; Houston gets Scola for cheap for two more seasons. Easy call there.

As for the better player, Houston would keep Scola, as he is a role player. Z-Bo is really a black hole (as in, the ball goes to him, and more often than not, he shoots).

Zach is easily the better player, Scola probably the player I'd rather have on my team though.

Randolf is one of the most underrated players (if not THE) on this board. I mean, I can't stand the guy, but this comparison is stupid.

eh, when you're a 20/10 player that is perceived as a blackhole, it doesn't help when your team dumps you and gets WAY better with basically the same roster.

So everyone agree Randolph is more talented, but he is not better because he DON'T WANT TO BE, i think something similar but iam not sure that i would change Scola with Randolph on the Rockets team even with the same contract of 3 millions year, Scola lacks a lot of things but he have something special.

Give me Scola, PLEASE.