Julius Randle doesn’t think the reason for his recent offensive resurgence is anything too complex.
The Knicks’ $63 million free-agent signing’s shooting percentages and scoring numbers have risen significantly in the 11 games since interim coach Mike Miller took over for the fired David Fizdale. Randle’s last three games have been particularly eye-popping, with at least 30 points in each of them for a 32.7 per game average.
“Better rhythm for sure. I’m in a better rhythm,” Randle noted after practice Monday in Westchester. “Just more comfortable. Coach puts me in great spots, my teammates feed me the ball in great spots, and the summer work I put in, the work I put in in the offseason, the work I’m still putting in during the season, I’m reaping the benefits of.