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How the Knicks–T’Wolves Trade Changed Julius Randle Forever



How the Knicks–T’Wolves Trade Changed Julius Randle Forever

How the Knicks–T’Wolves Trade Changed Julius Randle Forever. Julius Randle finally opens up about his time with the New York Knicks — the highs, the lows, and the blockbuster trade that sent him to Minnesota for Karl-Anthony Towns. In a candid conversation, Randle reveals how the pressure of MSG, injuries, depression, and self-medicating with marijuana took him to a dark place, and why life with the Timberwolves has given him a fresh start.

We break down Randle’s full comments from his sit-down with John Krawczynski of The Athletic, reflect on his Knicks legacy, and debate whether he was ever truly built for the “heaviest jersey in the NBA.”

Was Julius Randle underappreciated in New York, or was the spotlight simply too much?

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25 Comments

  4. @BadBoy47

    Im glad hes gone. But part of why he was the way he was is Thibs giving him too much rope and not reeling him back in.

  5. @knicknack4511

    Melo said it best “that Knicks jersey is heavier than most”

    Fair or not, us fans will raise our guys to the highest of highs during times of triumph, but when the play starts to slip we will let you know about it. The ones built for it (Pat, Melo, Spree, and seemingly Mikhail come to mind) understand. But those who are not made for it (not gonna shade any of our alum but a few come to mind) wither under the pressure.

  8. @dougwilliams800

    This hold interview is BULLSHIT!!! Julius Randle came to the Knicks when they was straight TRASH!!! No superstar player wanted to come to Knicks. Remember Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving!!! They went to Brooklyn instead of coming to the Knicks. We as Knicks fans should be kissing Julius Randall’s hand for jumpstarting this championship run the Knicks are about to enjoy. I wish Julius Randall the best in basketball and in life. KNICK FAN SINCE 82🏀🏀🏀

  10. @gardenstateknicks

    I feel bad for Julius and I'm glad he's in a better place. It's easy to call him soft and while I understand that the good and the bad comes with the territory when you're a public figure, I know that there is no way I could've handled it.

    That said, I STILL think the January 2024 post-OG trade version of the Knicks would have been amazing in the playoffs had Jaquez not injured Randle. He definitely looked happy in interviews that January, winning does that obviously. Sucks we never got to see what that could've been.

  11. @JD-fb6rw

    I was under the impression that the primary reason for the trade was due to contract negotiations. He wasn't willing to give the Knicks a discount. Well, I'm glad he's happy.

  12. @smoovegittar

    Salutes! I respect Julius' game and work ethic, but for certain NYC was a heavy mantle. The man wanted to lead, but he may have under-estimated NYK Fam. You're under the glass over here, peoples.
    I hope his story has the happy ending in this league.

  13. @shahid8545

    Not everyone has the ability to handle N.Y. It's not for everyone. N.Y is a place unlike anywhere else on the planet, Randle tried to make it work, he brought us back from the grave. His work and dedication to this team and franchise will always be remembered. If the Knicks win a chip in the next couple years, Randle will be seen as a piece that helped us turn it around to get to a chip. I respect Julius whole-heartedly.

  15. @Equint77

    He had his ups and downs. In the end him signing in 2018 and missing out on kd, kyrie, kawhi was the best thing to happen to the knicks. They dodged all those bullets and hit the lotto landing brunson.

    Glad he’s in a better place though.

  16. @bates416

    He tried to put this on Knicks fans and not take any responsibility. Idiots will always boo, but the fans turned on him when they were booing him because of his lack of defense and blaming others, and he did the thumbs down. If you play hard, most Knicks fans will love you. Ask Hart and his missed threes. I didn't like the trade, as I wanted to see one year with him healthy, but the team is better without him. Plus his numbers dropped in Minnesota

  21. @hectormoreno2046

    Yes try having a better attitude with your teammates and your coaches and the fans and not Trying to beat up on your teammates when they're trying to help you his body language on the court was horrible let's be honest he had a very bad attitude toward his teammates.

  22. @teaksportsandboxing23

    And it’s no knock on Julius Randle at all, but just like somebody said in these comments not everybody is built to play in New York and the funny thing about it is People had questions if KAT could handle New York and he’s been the total opposite. He’s handled it extremely well

  23. @TheAppletondon1

    Still don't like that trade for soft ass KAT Juju was a dawg whether fans liked him or not KAT is lazy and gives up a lot especially on defense smh,but as long as he on this team I'm forced to cheer for him,they keep saying Randle wasn't built for NY I think he was for the most part,but y'all think KAT is ???

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