Julius Randle is off to a historic start to his 23-24 NBA season, engaging in basketball feats not seen since the late 50s.
[Courtesy of KnicksMuse:](https://twitter.com/KnicksMuse/status/1720070350602469785)
Worst FG% in the First 5 Games of a Season in NBA History (min. 75 FG attempts)
* 23.8% — Woody Sauldsberry (1959)
* 26.6% — Jim Jackson (2000)
* 27.6% — Julius Randle (2023)
* 27.6% — Chet Walker (1964)
* 28.0% — Kerry Kittles (1997)
Not to be outdone, Julius Randle followed up with a 25% shooting night against the Bucks last night to climb the rankings.
[Courtesy of KnicksMuse:](https://twitter.com/KnicksMuse/status/1720634843459932348)
Worst FG% in NBA History through 6 Games in a Season (minimum 90 FG attempts)
* 26.5% — Woody Sauldsberry (1959)
* 27.1% — Julius Randle (2023)
* 29.1% — Joe Fulks (1948)
* 29.7% — Bob Love (1976)
* 29.8% — Joe Graboski (1958)
Where do you think Julius Randle will fall in his #StriveforGreatness chasing Woody Sauldsberry?
by HokageEzio
32 Comments
Julius ain’t it
Ulius Ranle
And dude’s attitude. I’m sure he’ll pick his game up he’s had ups and downs but that clip of him getting mad at Brunson and then walking back on defense is so damning to me. It’s a close game. Make a play!
(Also Brunson the one who carried them offensively all night.)
Even year Randle
I’d still put Randle ahead of the Trail Blazers 4/4/4 man Scoot Henderson, who’s averaging 4 TOV & 4 PF a game to go along with his 4.6 assists.
I could break the record.
Woody is an interesting one. was the lowest draft pick ever to win rookie of the year. He was selected in the 8th round 60th pick. He suffered from racism his whole life including in the NBA itself. He was let go because his team decided they didn’t want blacks playing. He needed Bill Russell to get a second chance in the league.
What is he good at?
I genuinely despise him bro all he does is steal shots from RJ Brunson and IQ
At least he is letting his teammates take extra shots , right guys ?
After the first game of the season their was an article that suggested lakers really should consider trading AD for Randle. His sports journalism credentials need to be revoked.
HokageEzio getting that early morning karma 😂
I was yelling during the first game of the year to trade him during halftime
It will come. As long as he doesn’t continue to throw tantrums on the court. He needs to continue going to the hoop and make foul shots. Rather than settling for 3s and mid range jump shots.
Classic Dubious
If he keeps bombing this much Israel might invade him
this guy should’ve been traded
And somehow still a better player than RJ Barrett.
He’s always been such a big baby
You are a Time Machine
Himmius Randle
i said before the season he isn’t top 50 and people laughed at me
I remember when I though he’d be good.
Once his FG% started looking shitty last night, every time he got the ball he played hot potato with it unless the shot clock forced him to shoot. In which case he’d heave it and pray. Meanwhile Brunson is facilitating / scoring without hesitation. Randle needs to get his swagger back, but unfortunately I don’t think he ever had it
Usually I have nothing against main guys taking 20 shots but at some point they gotta think about the quality of those shots. A lot of those out of the 20 he tried were just plain dumb given the situation.
There definitely has to be a way for him to contribute when he’s cold, either with distribution or screening, or just plain out hustle but he just seems not in good shape to play winning ball at this time.
Fun fact Woody Sauldsberry won rookie of the year despite being drafted 60th overall
Garbage.
He just looks so slow and his moves take so much effort. Giannis is in a similar situation it could just be they both need to get in game shape.
The spinning tantrum.
Yep he’s shooting terribly right now. Doesn’t mean it’s going to continue throughout the season.
Woody Sauldsberry was the WOAT. No way anybody catching Woody Sauldsberry.
Lmao and people were getting on my ass in another thread saying otherwise.