“It’s game and work that comes first”: How Kobe Bryant shaped Julius Randle


“It’s game and work that comes first”: How Kobe Bryant shaped Julius Randle

Julius Randle and Kobe Bryant

NBA has always been around how the veteran players mold the game for the upcoming youngsters. The lessons that every youngster gets while around a veteran helps him achieve the pinnacle during his hard years. Kobe Bryant, the hall of famer was one such role model for the generation. He was the greatest player and had just taken over NBA after Michael Jordan’s era. More than being a player, he turned out to be an inspiration for a lot of Los Angeles Lakers recruits who played around him. The New York Knick emerging star Julius Randle had one such opportunity when he was part of the LA Lakers franchise. According to sources Kobe Bryant inspired him and he passed it to the entire roster.

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The New York Knicks defeated Los Angeles Lakers earlier today. After the Lakers had blown out a team like the Brooklyn Nets, they planned on building a winning momentum. However, the Knicks had other motives just beyond getting the win. Julius Randle ended his night with 34-points and 10 rebounds. The All-Star has been dominating throughout the season and Lakers’ defense could not contain his aggressive offence. Elfrid Payton and Reggie Bullock aided the team to get a 15-point win. Andre Drummond went for another double digit rebounding score while struggling to get points. Even Kyle Kuzma’s return was of least use.

Julius Randle passes his learnings from Kobe Bryant to New York Knicks

Julius Randle was around Kobe Bryant just during his prime. Being a part of the LA Lakers, he had wise advices flowing by the legend. The commentator revealed, “What he’s most proud of is that that tradition is passed on to the Knicks. So now when he is finding those gyms late at the night, he’s not going alone. He’s going with his Knicks teammate. They’re all doing that work. And it’s all because Kobe taught them that that’s what it takes.”

Randle went for 13-32 from the field today. They registered their 3rd straight win after getting past the Lakers. The instill process of getting the better of the players and Randle has inspired them to fight for it. Coming straight from Kobe during his Laker days to Knicks, the precious advice just follows.

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