Julius Randle and Draymond Green have a special relationship despite playing on two different teams in the same state. Randle acknowledged “there’s a little more juice when I compete against him” because of a relationship he described as both a “friendly rivalry and mentorship.” Green gave Randle some very high praise and even noted that he could be better than himself one day.
(Video) NBA: Lakers Julius Randle Got Bodied By Lance Stephenson’s Posterizing Dunk!
You don’t need much of a description for this story because it’s pretty cut and dry. Lakers Julius Randle tried to contest a dunk from Lance Stephenson and wound up on the wrong end of it! It was pretty vicious. Watch how hype DeAndre Jordan gets in the background.
NBA: Julius Randle Defends His Play After Byron Scott Calls Him Immature For Being Upset Over Benching
If the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to tank then hiring and keeping Byron Scott was the right move because things are pretty ridiculous over there. His qualms with rookie DeAngelo Russell and his bizarre benching have been well documented but now the issue is with Julius Randle.
NBA: Lakers Plan to Transition Metta World Peace Into an Assistant Coach
Back in the day Ron Artest as a coach would sound ludicrous, but he’s no longer that person. He now goes by Metta World Peace, that latter of which he hopes to share as well as plenty of other tips to young players. MWP made the Lakers’ roster because talented second-year man (basically a rookie after his injury) Julius Randle bonded with him as a mentor. World Peace is a former All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year who has tips he can pass along to young players, and he may get through to them in a way old coaches do not.
(Video) NBA: So Sad… Lakers Rookie Julius Randle Suffers Broken Leg in NBA Debut
This was heartbreaking to watch; Lakers rookie Julius Randle suffered a fractured tibia in his right leg during the season opener against the Houston Rockets and his NBA debut.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Tells Julius Randle He’s a Bigger Idiot Than ESPN If He Doesn’t Mimic His Work Ethic
Despite all he knows about how Kobe Bryant treats rookies, Julius Randle has been very excited to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Randle said he believes he and Kobe have a lot in common and he can learn a lot from the NBA legend. Well Kobe feels that way too but if Randle fails to learn from him and their coach Byron Scott, Kobe let Randle know straight up that he’s an idiot.
