Age, Biography, and Wiki
Julius Deion Randle is an American professional basketball player born on November 29, 1994, in Dallas, Texas. He is currently a power forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Randle gained national attention during his college years at the University of Kentucky, where he played for the Wildcats and set several freshman records, including most rebounds and double-doubles.
| Occupation | Player |
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| Date of Birth | 29 November 1994 |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Birth Place | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Julius Randle stands at 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall and weighs approximately 250 pounds (113 kg). His height and strength have been key factors in his success as a versatile player who can play both power forward and center positions.
Randle was selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. On October 28, 2014, after only 14 minutes of official NBA playing time, Randle broke his right tibia during the Lakers' 2014–15 season opener against the Houston Rockets. He underwent successful surgery the following day to repair the fracture, and subsequently missed the rest of the season. On March 9, 2015, he was cleared to participate in full weight-bearing, non-contact basketball activities. Randle returned to action in July 2015 with the Lakers' Summer League team. Exactly a year after injuring himself in his NBA debut, Randle had 15 points and 11 rebounds as a starter in a 112–111 season-opening loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. On December 2, he recorded 15 points and a then career-high 19 rebounds in a 108–104 win over the Washington Wizards. On January 29, 2016, he scored a career-high 23 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He matched that mark on March 8, recording 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 107–98 win over the Orlando Magic. On March 25, he recorded his first career triple-double with 13 points, 18 rebounds and a then career-high 10 assists in a 116–105 loss to the Denver Nuggets. At 21 years old, he became the youngest Lakers player with a triple-double since Magic Johnson. Six days later, he hit a game winning hook shot in the paint with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to lift the Lakers to a 102–100 win over the Miami Heat. On April 6, he set a career high with 20 rebounds in a 91–81 loss to the Clippers.
He appeared in all 15 games to begin the 2016–17 season before missing three straight in late November because of a hip injury. On November 30, 2016, he had 13 points and matched a career-high with 20 rebounds in a 96–90 win over the Chicago Bulls. On March 15, 2017, he scored a career-high 32 points in a 139–100 loss to the Houston Rockets.
On February 1, 2024, Randle was named to his third All-Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve. On April 4, it was announced that Randle will undergo shoulder surgery that would make him miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
| Height | 6 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 113 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
While there is no publicly available information about Julius Randle's current relationship status, celebrities often keep their personal lives private. However, he has been focused on his basketball career and has achieved significant success in the NBA.
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Net Worth
Julius Randle's net worth is not explicitly detailed in the available sources, but NBA players typically earn substantial salaries. Given his performances and accolades, including being named to the All-NBA Second Team and winning the Most Improved Player award in the 2020-21 season, his net worth is likely substantial.
Career Highlights
- NBA Career: Randle has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and currently the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Awards: He was named to the All-NBA Second Team and received the Most Improved Player award in the 2020-21 season.
- College Achievements: Set numerous records at the University of Kentucky, including most rebounds by a freshman.
Randle began 2017–18 as a reserve, while Larry Nance Jr. started at power forward. He excelled as a backup center when the team went to a small lineup, and he returned to the starting lineup on December 29, 2017. On December 31, Randle set season highs with 29 points and 15 rebounds in a 148–142 double overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. On March 11, 2018, he had a career-high 36 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists in a 127–113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Randle finished the season as the only Laker to appear in all 82 games. As a starter, he averaged 18.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He became a restricted free agent after the season.
In his debut for the Pelicans in their season opener on October 17, Randle had 25 points off the bench in a 131–112 win over the Houston Rockets. On November 19, he recorded his sixth career triple-double with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in 25 minutes in a 140–126 win over the San Antonio Spurs. On December 3, he scored a then career-high 37 points in a 129–126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Two days later, he had 27 points and 18 rebounds in a 132–106 win over the Dallas Mavericks. On February 27, 2019, he scored 35 points in a 125–119 loss to the Lakers. On March 15, he scored a career-high 45 points in a 122–110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. He declined his second-year player option on June 16, 2019, and became a free agent.
On February 16, 2021, Randle scored 44 points and logged a then career-high seven 3-pointers in a 123–112 win over the Atlanta Hawks. On February 23, Randle was named as a reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. On April 16, Randle tied his season high 44 points, while also recording 10 rebounds and 7 assists, to lead the Knicks to a 117–109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. After the end of the regular season, Randle was named the NBA Most Improved Player, receiving 98 of 100 first place votes. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team as a forward. Randle struggled in the playoffs shooting 29 percent from the field, while the Knicks were beaten by the Atlanta Hawks in five games in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs, which was seen as a disappointment and Randle received flack from many analysts and fans.
After Randle's breakthrough season, the Knicks extended his contract on August 27, 2021, with a four-year, $117 million extension. On March 7, 2022, Randle put up a then career-high 46 points on a career-high eight three-pointers made in a 131–115 win over the Sacramento Kings. On March 22, Randle was fined $40,000 by the NBA for an incident with a game official, which occurred two days earlier during a 108–93 loss to the Utah Jazz. On April 2, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said that Randle would "likely" be out for the remainder of the season with a quad injury. Randle's season was seen by many analysts and fans as a disappointment, especially after his prior playoff disappointment.
On December 28, 2022, Randle recorded 41 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in a 122–115 loss against the San Antonio Spurs. On January 15, 2023, Randle put up 42 points and 15 rebounds in a 117–104 win over the Detroit Pistons. He also became the first player in Knicks history to put up at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in a game since Patrick Ewing in 1996. On February 2, 2023, Randle was named to his second NBA All-Star Game as a reserve for the Eastern Conference. On February 24, Randle tied a then career-high 46 points in a 115–109 win over the Washington Wizards. On March 3, Randle scored 43 points, grabbed nine rebounds and made a game-winning three-pointer in a 122–120 win over the Miami Heat. On March 20, in a 140–134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Randle scored a career-high 57 points, going 19-of-29 from the field. His 57 points were the most by a Knick in a game since Carmelo Anthony's franchise-record 62 points in 2014. On March 30, the Knicks announced that Randle would be out for at least two weeks with a left ankle sprain, which he suffered during a game the day earlier against the Miami Heat. Randle had an up and down playoff showing struggling with his shot but still being able to contribute to his team & help get them to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Coming back from injury in Game 1 of the 1st Round vs the Cleveland Cavaliers, Randle had a strong showing scoring 19 points to go along with 10 rebounds, 4 assists & 2 steals in a win on the road. Randle also re-injured his ankle in Game 5 of the 1st Round. He missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals but played in Game 2, scoring 25 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, & dishing out 8 assists in a win to tie the series.
On October 22, Randle made his Timberwolves debut, scoring 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists, in a 110–103 loss to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. In Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Randle recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 102–97 win over the Golden State Warriors. He became the second Timberwolves player to record a playoff triple-double, after Kevin Garnett. In Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Randle scored a playoff career-high 31 points in a 117–110 victory, helping the Timberwolves take a 3–1 series lead over the Warriors. In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Randle scored 24 points in a 143–101 blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The victory cut the Thunder’s series lead to 2–1 and marked the Timberwolves’ highest-scoring playoff game in franchise history.
Social Network
Julius Randle is active on social media platforms, with his Instagram handle noted as @juliusrandle30. This allows him to connect with fans and share insights into his life beyond basketball.
Education
Randle attended Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas, before joining the University of Kentucky for his college basketball career. At Kentucky, he played for the Wildcats, starting in all 40 games during his freshman year and setting multiple records for rebounds and double-doubles. After a successful college stint, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft.
In his only season of college basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats, Randle was named a third-team All-American. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft with the seventh overall pick. In his regular season debut, Randle broke his right leg and missed the remainder of his rookie season. After four years with the Lakers, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans before joining the New York Knicks after one season.
Randle attended Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas, where he was widely regarded as a top 5 player in the class of 2013 with Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, Andrew Harrison, and Aaron Gordon.
On February 28, 2014, Randle was named one of the 10 semi-finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year. He went on to help Kentucky reach the national championship game, which they lost to the University of Connecticut. He ended the 2013–14 season with 24 double-doubles, the second most double-doubles by a UK player in school history, behind Dan Issel's 25 in 1969–70, and the most double-doubles by a UK freshman (the previous record was shared by DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis at 20). In 40 games (all starts), he averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 30.8 minutes per game.
Randle is the son of Carolyn Kyles, who played basketball at Texas. He is a devout Christian. In college, he visited the team chapel before every home game.
