This story about Kobe Bryant’s influence on Julius Randle’s worth ethic is so amazing

Julius Randle is continuing Kobe Bryant’s legacy.

Although Kobe Bryant was only with Julius Randle for a hot minute with the Lakers before the legend retired, but it’s very clear that he made an impact on the Knicks’ All-Star.

MSG’s Rebecca Haarlow shared an absolutely incredible story about Julius Randle’s work ethic during the Knicks’ game against the Lakers on Monday and it all stemmed from Bryant.

Apparently, Bryant told a young Randle that the proper way to do things was to go to a gym and work out as soon as you land in the city you’re about to play a game in.

That’s something Randle took to heart. And this season, it all came full circle.

“It was Bryant who taught him that whenever you land in the next city for the next game, you hit the gym to put up shots before you go to the hotel no matter how late or how inconvenient that may be. It’s the game and it’s the work that comes first.”

That’s not all. Here’s the kicker.

“Last spring, not long after Bryant’s passing, Randle landed in Detroit. The Knicks found a local high school that agreed to stay open super late so Randle could get that work in. When he arrived, the athletic director at the high school was waiting for him and said ‘It’s good to see you. Guys don’t really show up here for that work anymore. Matter of fact, the last guy to come in and shoot late like this? It was Kobe.” 

What a moment. It gave Randle chills, Haarlow said. And he’s also passed the habit down to his teammates, too.

Kobe Bryant’s legacy lives on. What an incredible story.

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