History of Julius Randle in Timeline
Julius Randle is an American professional basketball player currently playing in the NBA. He is a three-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Team member, and the recipient of the 2021 NBA Most Improved Player Award. Randle is known for his skills and contributions on the court.
1969: Dan Issel's Double-Double Record
In the 1969-1970 season, Dan Issel set a record for the most double-doubles by a Kentucky player with 25.
November 29, 1994: Julius Randle's Birth
On November 29, 1994, Julius Deion Randle was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.
1996: Patrick Ewing's Feat
In 1996, Patrick Ewing achieved a similar feat to Randle, scoring at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in a game.
August 2012: Under Armour Elite 24 MVP
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.
2012: Senior Season Stats
In the 2012-13 season, as a senior, Julius Randle averaged 32.5 points and 22.5 rebounds per game.
March 2013: Return From Injury & State Title
In March 2013, Julius Randle returned from a foot injury and led his team to its third state title in four years.
March 20, 2013: Commitment to Kentucky
On March 20, 2013, Julius Randle committed to playing basketball for the University of Kentucky, choosing it over other top schools.
2013: Ranked Top Prospect
In 2013, Julius Randle was considered a five-star recruit, listed as the No. 1 power forward and No. 2 player in the nation by Rivals.com.
2013: Top Ranked Player
In 2013, Julius Randle was widely regarded as a top 5 player in his class.
2013: Kentucky Season
In the 2013-2014 season, Julius Randle played for Kentucky.
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, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
October 28, 2014: Broken Tibia
On October 28, 2014, during his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, Julius Randle broke his right tibia and missed the rest of the season.
2014: Carmelo Anthony's Record
In 2014, Carmelo Anthony set the Knicks' franchise record for most points in a game with 62.
2014: NBA Draft and Injury
In 2014, Julius Randle was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the seventh overall pick. However, during his regular season debut, Randle broke his right leg.
March 9, 2015: Cleared for Basketball Activities
On March 9, 2015, Julius Randle was cleared to participate in full weight-bearing, non-contact basketball activities following surgery for his broken tibia.
July 2015: Return to Action
In July 2015, Julius Randle returned to action with the Lakers' Summer League team after recovering from a broken tibia.
January 29, 2016: Career High Scoring Game
On January 29, 2016, Julius Randle scored a career-high 23 points in a game against 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 win over the Chicago Bulls.
December 2016: Birth of First Child
In December 2016, Julius Randle and his wife Kendra Shaw welcomed their first child.
2016: US Select Team
In the 2016 off-season, 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 Scoring Game
On March 15, 2017, Julius Randle scored a career-high 32 points in a 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, along with 14 rebounds and seven assists in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
July 2, 2018: Lakers Renounce Rights
On July 2, 2018, the Los Angeles Lakers renounced their rights to Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent.
February 27, 2019: 35 Point Game
On February 27, 2019, Julius Randle scored 35 points in a loss to the Lakers.
June 16, 2019: Declines Player Option
On June 16, 2019, Julius Randle declined his second-year player option with the Pelicans and became a free agent.
July 9, 2019: Signs with New York Knicks
On July 9, 2019, Julius Randle signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the New York Knicks.
February 16, 2021: 44 Point Game
On February 16, 2021, Julius Randle scored 44 points and logged a then career-high seven 3-pointers in a win over the Atlanta Hawks.
August 27, 2021: Contract Extension
On August 27, 2021, after his breakthrough season, the 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 and named to the All-NBA Second Team.
March 7, 2022: Career High Scoring Game
On March 7, 2022, Julius Randle put up a then career-high 46 points on a career-high eight three-pointers made in a win over the Sacramento Kings.
December 28, 2022: 41 Point Game
On December 28, 2022, Julius Randle recorded 41 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in a loss against the San Antonio Spurs.
January 15, 2023: 42 Point Game
On January 15, 2023, Julius Randle put up 42 points and 15 rebounds in a win over the Detroit Pistons, becoming the first Knick since Patrick Ewing in 1996 to do so.
February 2, 2023: Named All-Star Reserve
On February 2, 2023, Julius Randle was named to his second NBA All-Star Game as a reserve for the Eastern Conference.
2023: Jersey Retirement
In 2023, Prestonwood Christian Academy retired Julius Randle's #30, making him the first athlete in the school's history to have his number retired.
February 1, 2024: Named All-Star Reserve
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 as part of a three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets.
October 22, 2024: Timberwolves Debut
On October 22, 2024, Julius Randle made his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 16 points.
