When he was selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 draft, there was optimism that Julius Randle would be a great NBA player who would make an immediate mark on a Lakers team in desperate need of a new star. He showed up for the summer league a bit out of shape, and as a result it allowed fellow rookie Jordan Clarkson to steal the spotlight and garner most of the attention. When training camp opened, Randle started slowly but improved as the season approached. By opening game he was ready to play and it appeared he would get the opportunity.
5 Determining Factors for Lakers’ Julius Randle’s Future
