Sometimes, all it takes is the right coach to unlock potential in players. For the New York Knicks, new head coach Tom Thibodeau has allowed Julius Randle to find his capabilities, and he’s reaching new bounds this season after a disappointing 2020 campaign.
Randle most recently won the Eastern Conference player of the week award, averaging 35.8 points last week. His rise this year has played a significant part in the Knicks’ overall success, as they are firmly saddled in the fifth seat after a dominant victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday evening.
Randle dominated the boards, picking up 10 rebounds and posting 16 points, in addition to seven assists.