History of Julius Randle in Timeline

Julius Randle is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He is a three-time NBA All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA Team twice. Randle received the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2021, highlighting his significant development and impact on the court.

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1969: Dan Issel Record

In the 2013-14 season, Julius Randle's 24 double-doubles were second to Dan Issel's record of 25 in 1969-70. Randle set the freshman record at Kentucky.

November 29, 1994: Julius Randle's Birth

On November 29, 1994, Julius Deion Randle was born. He later became a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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1996: Ewing's Performance

On January 15, 2023, Julius Randle matched a Knicks record by Patrick Ewing in 1996, scoring at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in a game.

August 2012: Under Armour Elite 24

In August 2012, Julius Randle won the Under Armour Elite 24 dunk Contest and was named one of the MVPs of the Elite 24 game, scoring 27 points and leading his team to a 164–138 victory.

2012: Senior Year Stats

During the 2012-13 season, as a senior, Julius Randle averaged 32.5 points and 22.5 rebounds per game.

March 2013: Return from Injury and State Title

In March 2013, Julius Randle returned from a foot fracture for the TAPPS 5A playoffs and led his team to its third state title in four years.

March 20, 2013: Commits to Kentucky

On March 20, 2013, Julius Randle committed to playing basketball at the University of Kentucky, choosing it over other schools. He joined other selected players to play in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game and the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic.

2013: Kentucky Season Statistics

During the 2013-14 season, Julius Randle averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 40 games for Kentucky.

2013: Ranked Top Player

In 2013, Julius Randle was ranked as the No. 1 power forward and the No. 2 player in the nation by Rivals.com.

2013: High School Ranking

In 2013, Julius Randle was widely regarded as a top 5 player in his class at Prestonwood Christian Academy.

February 28, 2014: Naismith Award Semifinalist

On February 28, 2014, Julius Randle was named one of the 10 semi-finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year award.

April 22, 2014: Declares for NBA Draft

On April 22, 2014, Julius Randle declared for the NBA draft, giving up his remaining three years of college eligibility.

October 28, 2014: Breaks Leg in NBA Debut

On October 28, 2014, during his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, Julius Randle broke his right tibia after only 14 minutes of playing time against the Houston Rockets, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.

2014: NBA Draft and Injury

In 2014, Julius Randle was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA draft with the seventh overall pick. During his regular season debut, Randle broke his right leg and missed the rest of his rookie season.

2014: Anthony's 62 Points

On March 20, 2023, Julius Randle's 57 points were the most by a Knick in a game since Carmelo Anthony's franchise-record 62 points in 2014.

March 9, 2015: Cleared for Basketball Activities

On March 9, 2015, Julius Randle was cleared for full weight-bearing, non-contact basketball activities following surgery to repair his broken tibia.

July 2015: Returns to Action

In July 2015, Julius Randle returned to action with the Lakers' Summer League team.

January 29, 2016: Career High Points

On January 29, 2016, Julius Randle scored a career-high 23 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

November 30, 2016: Matches Career High Rebounds

On November 30, 2016, Julius Randle had 13 points and matched a career high with 20 rebounds in a 96–90 win over the Chicago Bulls.

December 2016: Birth of First Child

In December 2016, Julius Randle's wife, Kendra Shaw, gave birth to their first child.

2016: Joins US Select Team

In 2016, Julius Randle joined the US Select Team that practiced against the United States men's national team ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympics.

March 15, 2017: Career High Points

On March 15, 2017, Julius Randle scored a career-high 32 points in a 139–100 loss to the Houston Rockets.

December 29, 2017: Returns to Starting Lineup

On December 29, 2017, Julius Randle returned to the starting lineup for the Lakers.

March 11, 2018: Career-High Performance

On March 11, 2018, Julius Randle had a career-high 36 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists in a 127–113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

July 2, 2018: Lakers Renounce Rights

On July 2, 2018, the Lakers renounced their rights to Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent.

February 27, 2019: 35 Points Against Lakers

On February 27, 2019, Julius Randle scored 35 points in a 125–119 loss against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

June 16, 2019: Declines Player Option

On June 16, 2019, Julius Randle declined his second-year player option with the New Orleans Pelicans, becoming a free agent.

July 9, 2019: Signs with the Knicks

On July 9, 2019, Julius Randle signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the New York Knicks.

February 16, 2021: Scores 44 points

On February 16, 2021, Julius Randle scored 44 points and logged a then career-high seven 3-pointers in a 123–112 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

August 27, 2021: Knicks Extend Randle's Contract

On August 27, 2021, following a breakthrough season, the New York Knicks extended Julius Randle's contract with a four-year, $117 million extension.

2021: NBA Most Improved Player Award

In 2021, Julius Randle was awarded the NBA Most Improved Player Award, recognizing his significant development and performance in the league. He also became a three-time NBA All-Star and a two-time member of the All-NBA Team.

March 7, 2022: Career-High Points

On March 7, 2022, Julius Randle scored a then career-high 46 points with a career-high eight three-pointers in a 131–115 win over the Sacramento Kings.

December 28, 2022: 41 Points Against Spurs

On December 28, 2022, Julius Randle recorded 41 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in a 122–115 loss against the San Antonio Spurs.

January 15, 2023: 42 Points and 15 Rebounds

On January 15, 2023, Julius Randle put up 42 points and 15 rebounds in a 117–104 win over the Detroit Pistons, becoming the first Knick to do so since Patrick Ewing in 1996.

February 2, 2023: Named to All-Star Game

On February 2, 2023, Julius Randle was named to his second NBA All-Star Game as a reserve for the Eastern Conference.

2023: PCA Retires Randle's #30

In 2023, Prestonwood Christian Academy (PCA) retired Julius Randle's #30 jersey, marking the first number retired by the school for any former athlete.

February 1, 2024: Named All-Star

On February 1, 2024, Julius Randle was named to his third All-Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve.

October 2, 2024: Traded to Timberwolves

On October 2, 2024, Julius Randle was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with teammate Donte DiVincenzo as part of a three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks.

June 29, 2025: Contract Extension

On June 29, 2025, Julius Randle and the Timberwolves agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract extension.

March 25, 2026: Game-Winning Jumper

On March 25, 2026, Julius Randle scored the game-winning jumper with 8.8 seconds remaining to seal the Timberwolves' come-from-behind 110–108 overtime win over the Houston Rockets.