Prior to joining the Timberwolves, Julius Randle spent five seasons as a member of the Knicks. During that time, he was named the 2020-21 Most Improved Player while making three All-Star and two All-NBA teams. New York made the playoffs in three of its five years with Randle.
Despite the accolades, production, and some team success, Randle was a polarizing figure for the fanbase during his Knicks tenure. While there’s no such thing as a perfect player, Randle’s flaws could become more pronounced at times, which would frustrate some New York fans. Those flaws have been witnessed during the last two games, where Minnesota collapsed in both of them.