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Zach Randolph is terrified of cats, discourages keeping them as pets

Zach Randolph isn’t afraid of doing the dirty work in the NBA, but you know what does terrify him? Cats.

USA TODAY Sports

If you paid attention to nothing but the Internet, you might think cats rule the world.

But Zach Randolph ain't buyin' it. Why? Because he believes they're all out to scratch him.

I’ve got a crazy phobia about cats. For some reason, I’m always thinking they’re going to scratch me. If a cat walks up, I’m going, “Oh no, this dude about to scratch me -- I know it!” Cats scare the hell out of me. I love animals, but I’m no cat lover.

And if you’ve got a buddy who wants to get a cat? Z-Bo says no.

Yo, I’m serious, tell your friend -- tell him right now: You don’t need no cat, Mike. Buy a dog.

You heard him world: no more cats. Zach Randolph has spoken.

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