Former Laker Julius Randle is excelling with the Timberwolves, and he said late Lakers great Kobe Bryant helped shape his mentality.

Once viewed as a player who shrunk in the playoff spotlight, Julius Randle has been a revelation in his first postseason for the Timberwolves.

Minnesota needed someone to stabilize the ship to get across the finish line first in enemy waters. As has often been the case over the past couple months, that person was Julius Randle.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are close to getting their job done in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They are just a win away from eliminating the Golden State Warriors following a one-sided affair Monday night at Chase Center in San Francisco,

That’s my guy,’ Randle said, ‘… just his trust and belief in me, the ability to adjust throughout the season.’

Randle delivered a premiere performance in Game 3 Saturday against the Warriors, as the team hopes to go up 3-1 tonight.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle got some friendly advice from his son Kyden after Game 4 on Monday.

Julius Randle was instrumental in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 117-93 Game 2 victory over the Golden State Warriors last night.  After recording 18 points,