On October 2, 2024, Julius Randle joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team trade that also sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. In the recent game between the Knicks and the Timberwolves, Randle faced his former team for the first time in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
The game ended with the Knicks securing a win, finishing with a final score of 133-107. Randle had an impressive performance, recording 24 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds in 30 minutes of play. However, Randle felt disappointed after the game and displayed unsportsmanlike behavior towards his former Knicks teammates.
According to Knicks Muse, Randle went straight to the locker room without speaking to any of his old teammates afterward. This reaction surprised NBA fans, who then began trolling Randle in the comments section of the Knicks Muse post.
Julius Randle went straight to the locker room and didn’t speak with any old teammates after tonight’s game, per @Krisplashed. pic.twitter.com/FWVwg6HSd3
— KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) December 20, 2024
One fan said, “Dude has the biggest ego and we all as fans saw it. Bro is just proving us all right lol.”
Dude has the biggest ego and we all as fans saw it. Bro is just proving us all right lol
— Ghost Tanzer (@Tanzer) December 20, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “The Timberwolves were dominated, while I understand Randle’s frustration, he was not a class act tonight.”
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The Timberwolves were dominated, while I understand Randle’s frustration, he was not a class act tonight.
— Paul Whittingham (@pawhittingham) December 20, 2024
Another fan reacted, “Expected.”
Expected
— Santo (@santonunnari) December 20, 2024
A sports enthusiast commented, “LMAOOOOOO ITE MAN.”
LMAOOOOOO ITE MAN
— chris (@chriscznn) December 20, 2024
Another fan commented, “Classic Julius Randle. Softest athlete ever.”
Classic Julius Randle. Softest athlete ever
— Charlie Quinn (@CharlieQuinnMMA) December 20, 2024
Another fan remarked, “Not surprised cause that’s how he is and why teams that he plays for doesn’t win. GREAT TRADE.”
Not surprised cause that’s how he is and why teams that he plays for doesn’t win. GREAT TRADE
— David Browning (@WVBigDave1) December 20, 2024
Anthony Edwards Lightheartedly Calls Out Julius Randle’s Defensive Skills
Timberwolves sensation Anthony Edwards is never far from the spotlight. He previously ignited a lively discussion within the NBA community by sharing his thoughts on Michael Jordan’s era players. Most recently, he playfully ribbed teammate Julius Randle about his defensive play, leaving fans buzzing with amusement.
“Naz and Julius is f**kin’ playing defense. You know, I’ve never see (Julius) play defense before. That’s f**king incredible, and he’s right here, put the camera on him. He be guarding his a** off.” Edwards said.
This is an example of how Edwards often gets a point across with teammates. Always using humor, but also containing a little bit of cutting truth. https://t.co/mjIC4p5c2U
— Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) December 7, 2024
The Timberwolves are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference standings with 14 wins and 12 losses. They will play their next game against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center.
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