The New York Knicks have been playing inspired basketball in 2021. The team is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference and preparing for the 2nd half of the season. While you could point to a multitude of reasons as to how last year’s Knicks team that finished 12th in the East (Only 1.5 games from last in the East) have undergone such a drastic transformation, you can’t talk about the team’s improvement without mentioning their All-Star, Julius Randle.
Randle’s performance in 2020-21 has been the best individual season from a Knick in a long time. He’s made a significant impact on both ends of the floor, and his gaudy numbers aren’t just a personal accomplishment – They’ve led to winning basketball.