Julius Randle Discussion: Beast, Ox, Monster, Lotus Flower

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  1. Battle Tested20

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    I like he's working on a jumper. But he better not forget about that Post game though. He better not become Jordan hill (an exclusive jump shooter now)
     
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    This kid is 20 years old and he sounds like a grizzled old veteran. Just amazing. Tremendous. I remember going into the draft I was hoping for Smart, but when it came to it and we got Julius I was absolutely excited. We got a winner.

    I love that he and Clarkson are already developing a rapport. Our Summer League team is going to be awesome because they're going to be our foundation pieces for the future. When I read this kid's interviews I can't help but get excited. He's the kind of guy I can picture hoisting that trophy in June.
     
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    He won't, and you know why? IQ.
     
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    Even before he was drafted he talked about recognizing the mismatch. If he's got a smaller player on him, he'll go the box. If he's go a taller guy, he'll drive by him. He's a really cerebral kid.
     
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    Kentucky Konnection
     
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    hey, walker wasn't always the punchline he became in the second half of his career. his combination of size and quickness reminds a bit of randle. i'm hoping randle develops the midrange game that walker never did.
     
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    Julius Randle looking better and better

    Lakers Rookie Julius Randle Dunking, Cutting, Shooting Pre-game Before Twolves game
     
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    Little by little; I might go see him in the summer league this year...
     
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    His calves look slim.

    In fact he looks slimmer in general. He's definitely not in game shape, but his progress looks solid.
     
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    that corner three looked nice, same stroke as his midrange, which is good. didn't have a ton of lift on those drives, but that may be by design right now.

    the more I see of him, the more I think his upside is more like webber than the zbo/barkley suggestions that were more common at draft time.
     
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    Apparently he has dropped 18 pounds and has changed his diet to make sure he's in the best shape possible.
     
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    Saw that, but that weight should come from his upper body mostly. I just hope his calves stay strong. Slim doesn't mean weak, but he's already a top heavy guy. He needs a strong base.
     
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    I am telling you -- he is transitioning to the 3.
     
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    My thoughts exactly...
     
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    Hope not. I like him for the four. He's a mismatch nightmare at 4.
     
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    Jc/kobe/jr/love/okafor? ;)
     
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    I don't want him at the 3. he's appropriately sized for the pf spot, should be able to defend and score more easily against 4s. I really don't see him being successful at sf in the nba.
     
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    Also I hadn't thought about the Webber comparison but I 'd agree that's a good one. Did Webber ever have to play the 3? I only remember him playing the 4.
     
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