Julius Randle’s stated goal before the season, as he outlined during training camp in Charleston, S.C., was to be a more efficient offensive player. Now it’s easy to see the vision.
Julius Randle’s stated goal before the season, as he outlined during training camp in Charleston, S.C., was to be a more efficient offensive player.
It looked like a silly objective when Randle started the campaign on a terrible stretch.
But now it’s easy to see the vision.
In the six games before the Knicks’ 139-122 win over the Suns on Friday night, Randle shot over 60 percent while getting into the paint and taking fewer 3-pointers (four per game in that stretch).
It’s a variation from his strategy last season, when Randle hoisted a career-high 8.3 treys per game.
“Just playing to my strengths and understanding spots on the court where I can get high-percentage shots where I can either get a high-percentage shot or they double me and I can kick out and play-make for my teammates,” Randle said before finishing with 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
