While some players questioned the decision by the NBA to hold an All-Star Game this season with a pandemic still raging, Julius Randle never did, hopeful that for the first time in his career he would be selected.
Tuesday night he got his wish. Randle was selected by the Eastern Conference coaches as a reserve for the team. His numbers were All-Star worthy, averaging 23.2 points, 11 rebounds and 5.5 assists entering Tuesday’s game against Golden State. But more than that he has emerged this season as the clear leader, on the floor and in the locker room, for the Knicks.