When Julius Randle was named an all-star in 2021, he was just a 26-year-old in the middle of a breakout season with little outside expectations for how far his team could go.
In 2023, he’s a two-time all-star with an entire city on his back.
It’s been clear in a resurgent season for Randle that the New York Knicks go as he goes. After missing the playoffs last year in what Randle agreed to be a down season for himself, the Knicks are rolling again and their leader is “a lot better” for the experience.
Randle’s bounceback even earned him a surprise invite to Saturday’s 3-point contest as an injury replacement. And while his 13 points weren’t the worst showing of the participants, they were just bad enough to turn his adorable son Kyden into a meme for the night.
Kyden's reaction to his dad being eliminated in the #Starry3PT 😂 pic.twitter.com/DYnFoupFHB
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 19, 2023
Randle discussed that funny moment, his all-star experience and more with FTW in a conversation about his partnership with Starry, the NBA’s newest official soft drink.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
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