Julius Randle didn’t have the best start to his career, spending nearly all of it rehabilitating and getting in shape for the upcoming season. But maybe it was a blessing in disguise. Randle has a chance to do a Nerlens Noel and be a beast now that he has a clean bill of health. He’s had a year to watch and learn. He’s learned some moves and because he was out, the Lakers got worse and now have D’Angelo Russell.
So there are some positives and it seems that Randle sees these positives, positives that get him excited for the future.
“To have us three young guys coming in together and trying to change the ways of the organization as far as winning, and getting the Lakers where they’re used to being, it’s definitely exciting,” Julius said when asked about his outlook on playing alongside Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell. “We’re all excited for the process.”
“It’s amazing,” Randle beamed while talking about his first year as a Laker. “It’s everything I dreamed of and more. It’s been an amazing opportunity and an amazing blessing.” Even after a nightmare start to his season, Julius is dreaming big things about the young team he’s anxious to grow with.
Well you can tell he’s an optimist. And I guess he has a right to be. D’Angelo looks good, Clarkson is proving that his place in the All-Rookie team wasn’t a fluke. If Roy Hibbert doesn’t stink up the place and Kobe makes it to the end of the season. Could be a decent season for the Lakers.
