Julius Randle

Professional basketball player, NBA All-Star

Julius Randle - Professional basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born

November 29th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1994, played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Achieved NBA All-Star status in 2021 while playing for the New York Knicks. Known for his scoring ability and rebounding skills, contributing significantly to team performance. Had a breakout season in 2020-2021, averaging over 24 points per game.

NBA All-Star selection in 2021

Leading the New York Knicks in scoring and rebounding

Winning the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2021

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