Julius Randle, like many kids from his generation, idolized Kobe Bryant during his youth. Unlike most kids, Randle grew up to become an NBA player and actually play on the same team as his idol. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers during Bryant’s twilight years.
After Sunday’s game between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, Randle understandably left the locker room prior to media availability. On Tuesday during shootaround, he spoke to reporters for the first time since Kobe’s untimely passing.
Julius remembers his former teammate and idol, Kobe Bryant.