Today, the NBA announced that Julius Randle has won the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for January.
Randle, power forward for the New York Knicks, won the award for his efforts in “uplifting, encouraging and supporting local youth.” As part of his 30-for-3 campaign, $500 is pledged to the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School in New York City every time he makes a three-pointer. The school focuses on High School literacy enhancement programs. According to the press release, the initiative has positively impacted over 300 students.
Randle is shooting 31% from deep this season, but that has absolutely nothing to do with each triple costing him $500.