“ Love, Peace and Hair Grease. » No doubt it was necessary to see in the t-shirt worn by Julius Randlementioning this expression from the 1960s, a desire to say goodbye to the New York scene in complete peace.
In contrast to the electric reunion between the Knicks and the Wolves, two teams at the heart of the resounding transfer of a few days ago, notably involving the former local interior and his counterpart Karl-Anthony Towns.
Now a member of the Wolves, Julius Randle ends this passionate chapter of his career with the Knicks. With highs – several playoff campaigns, three All-Star selections, best statistical production… – and lows. We obviously think of his sometimes fiery relationship with local fans.
What Karl-Anthony Towns could also face depending on his individual performance and that of the team. Julius Randle's tip towards its counterpart? “ Just think about basketball. Stay focused, in the present moment. This place tends to make things seem more important than they seem at the time. »
The 29-year-old doesn't prefer to predict reactions when he plays at the Garden again – “ I'll let them decide » – but he recognizes that it is “ cool » to return to the famous ground. “ It was a blessing to be able to play here every night », blurts the one who was in civilian clothes that night.
A role redefined with the Wolves
In Minnesota, expectations will be different for him. The left-hander signed with the Knicks in 2019 to become the team's first option. The arrival of Jalen Brunson at a later stage reshuffled the cards. With the Wolves, this leadership role is already occupied by Anthony Edwards.
A possible boon for the former Lakers and Pelicans player who considers himself more of a “ a passer than a scorer “. “ This is what I really love doing. I grew up playing that way. In New York, (Tom Thibodeau) needed me to score more, and I took on that responsibility. Jalen came in and took that responsibility off me a little bit. But I love to create “, he insists.
In his career, he averages around 4 assists, but this figure has increased to 6 units with the Knicks. “ And (Chris Finch) puts me in many different positions to play. I can't wait to show it off. Not just from the post, facing two-man holds. Finch moves me all over the field, which allows me to show things like that. I'm delighted with it. »
He has several months ahead of him to display his qualities in Minnesota before January 17, when the Wolves will travel to Madison Square Garden.
| Julius Randle | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2014-15 | LAL | 1 | 14 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 2015-16 | LAL | 81 | 28 | 42.9 | 27.8 | 71.5 | 2.1 | 8.1 | 10.2 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 11.4 |
| 2016-17 | LAL | 74 | 29 | 48.8 | 27.0 | 72.3 | 2.0 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 13.2 |
| 2017-18 | LAL | 82 | 27 | 55.8 | 22.2 | 71.8 | 2.2 | 5.8 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 16.1 |
| 2018-19 | NOP | 73 | 31 | 52.4 | 34.4 | 73.1 | 2.2 | 6.5 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 21.4 |
| 2019-20 | NYK | 64 | 33 | 46.0 | 27.7 | 73.3 | 2.4 | 7.4 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 19.5 |
| 2020-21 | NYK | 71 | 38 | 45.6 | 41.1 | 81.1 | 1.2 | 9.0 | 10.2 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 24.1 |
| 2021-22 | NYK | 72 | 35 | 41.1 | 30.8 | 75.6 | 1.7 | 8.2 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 20.1 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 77 | 36 | 45.9 | 34.3 | 75.7 | 1.8 | 8.1 | 10.0 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 25.1 |
| 2023-24 | NYK | 46 | 35 | 47.2 | 31.1 | 78.1 | 2.2 | 7.0 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 24.0 |
| Total | 641 | 32 | 47.0 | 33.3 | 74.8 | 2.0 | 7.4 | 9.4 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 19.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
