Is Julius Randle REALLY The Problem For The Knicks? A Closer Look At New York’s Most Hated

[@cam8868]

Julius is basically the only reason we are relevant rn. I will always respect him for bringing Knicks basketball back

[@BlueShellsMedia]

Thank you!!!!!

[@EstetWorld]

Thibs brought Knicks basketball back. Jules was there in 2019/20.

[@TS-zu4hv]

Randle did the work . Stop it

[@EstetWorld]

@@TS-zu4hv You can worship the dude all you want. I'm not into that shit. Randle was ass before Thibs.

[@TS-zu4hv]

@@EstetWorld I think you’re worshipping Thibs for the work Randle put in. He put this franchise that was in the dumps on his back & got them to playoffs. Facts as the video outlines.

[@gabrielrivera9490]

As a Knicks fan couldn’t agree more. Randle was not meant to be handling the ball. That’s why they have thrived with Brunson. The playoffs this year will be the real test to see if he can play well with no outside factors effecting him. Great video and keep up the great work!

[@Rydaworldl]

I like randle he play hard

[@huwdavies-tallon3305]

Well if he recovers from injury.

[@jakebaddios577]

Knicks definitely a lot better without Randle, can't wait to the roster to be upgraded this summer.. We'll be legit contenders next season LFG

[@EwanMcG67]

wow. i was used to hearing you scream YAM TIME and making raymond felton edits in all your vids, never expected serious basketball analysis and mini documentaries, u took ur content to a whole new level here bro, respect

[@hoopology_yt]

Much appreciated man. Definitely not done with the hype commentary but I’m trying to get into the long form content space. Hopefully you guys like this stuff too!!

[@MrMeMyselfandI]

Don’t forget LARRRY BIRRRRD

[@narsu826]

@@hoopology_yt ya I love the new mini documentary hope you start to make more of them

[@JaKingScomez]

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[@StRangerDC_Official]

@@MrMeMyselfandI"eyep"

[@conorwatchvidz]

What a W video bro. So well put together and actually in tune with the situation. Randle truly has played as 3 completely different players on the Knicks, and he’s finally playing as the most effective version of himself. I can’t stand the unfair hate he gets and I’ll always love him for coming here and pulling the franchise out of the pits of hell

[@aocx17]

frr he’s arguably the biggest part of our culture change and our fans still can’t appreciate him for what he’s done so far. he’s not perfect but i promise not many people in the league could replace his numbers for us, let alone through the hate he’s received.

[@ballsballsballs3617]

If Julius Randle performs well in the playoffs this year there will be nothing stopping me from saying he’s a greater knick then melo ever was. Randle has his rough moments and has not played well in the playoffs and has been held accountable for that. I still believe Randle can be himself in the playoffs but this year is the one to prove it. Love Randle and he built for NY cuz he just keeps his head down and grinds, doesn’t make excuses to media, doesn’t complain about the hate. He embraces it and chooses to try and become a better player. For that I am riding with Randle until he proves to be a lost cause

[@BobbykingSC]

I see you watch Knicks fan tv

[@donalddemo]

Bro! So well said!!!!!! He's playing like Godzilla now - OG has improved all on floor with him.

[@scottiescott9297]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Randle is Fie a ton of respect. But haters are still gonna hate.

[@JMV510]

As a Knicks fan, I just wanna say thank you. He gets a lot of hate, but he is a star. I think the city of New York may be turning in his favor.

[@oduff5744]

As a Knicks fan, when people ask about Julius. Its always a struggle to think where to even begin... This video covered it all

[@mishasavage256]

I was at the game last night vs the blazers. Adding OG has DRASTICALLY improved the knicks spacing, not to mention the young dudes can cook from deep now. with all that spacing, Randle is EASILY able to destroy dudes in the paint and hunt the mismatch

[@omarthegreat1305]

the absence of mitch in the paint has also help

[@jsports2665]

Yes. Against the Blazers all looks well.

[@willn8664]

@@omarthegreat1305 THIS. Hartenstein moves the ball a lot better than Mitch Robinson as a center.

[@ryanbogart7554]

As a Knicks fan I’ll say confidently Jules is my favorite player. Brought us out of the gutter and kept us up ever since. The disrespect he gets is unbelievable to me. Thanks for making this vid 💪

[@citizenx3801]

Julius used to be a problem because he didn’t pass/trust his teammates. That cause lots of turnovers due to him trying to play through double triple teams. He’s changed. Passes and is in a better place understanding he can’t always be the first and last option. It’s hard to replace someone who gives you his stats on a daily basis.

[@nfiniti]

He was forced to be the 1st option , cause Knicks didn’t have anyone else that could create their own shot …. No playmakers , no ball handler except for D Rose

[@MidnightTheory]

He's been doing that to OG actually.

[@lucasmartinez5703]

Before getting a serious point guard in Brunson, he was basically the guy that needed to bring the ball up the court and be a point forward which led to problems. Obviously that wasn't going to work and it's why singing Brunson was so huge, but Randle had too many hats on. That's why I can't knock him too badly for his first playoff appearance.

[@Iso_SSB]

Bro casually switched to long form content and killed it, W vid

[@hoopology_yt]

🙏

[@galiojusticejustice3191]

We have him on such a cheap contract and he has all of the heart that a team needs. He's matured, but still plays with intensity, and the value of a player who is determined to play in every game even through some injuries should not be underestimated.

[@dinrah]

JxmyHighroller level video

[@hoopology_yt]

That means a lot bro!! I appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@Elmo_______________________069]

Nice seeing you try long form content, especially with that level of quality Nice work man 👌🏻

[@tru_man07]

Bro needs to make more content like this. This is some of the best content I've seen in a long time.

[@sufyaankhan4686]

I think Randle deserves a lot of credit for morphing his game into smtg it’s not and succeed while also helping his team win. He’s probably one of the most underrated players in the league

[@crimson2209]

an amazing transition from short form content to long form, using long form content on this channel to do non-satirical in depth basketball analysis is exactly what i expected Hoopology would do and i’m here for it

[@winterfoxcloud]

this was a refreshingly objective and fair take on a player who is often written off as a "playoff bust" excellent usage of context, team construction and player skill set - subscribed!

[@hoopology_yt]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it

[@ColetivoLunar]

Subscribed mid video and don’t regret. I’ve been “fighting” my friends on Julius Randle this season. Without him the Knicks wouldn’t be where they are now.

[@bkboy88]

Video topic and style is A1...keep it up

[@hoopology_yt]

thanks!!

[@justinmorales726]

So glad you made this video. I hope it gets the views it deserves because people need to see this

[@hoopology_yt]

Thank you!!

[@victorcox581]

What you forget is we see the same Julius Randle in crunch time, despite his #'s the first 45 minutes, he continues to be the same turnover machine, dumb decision maker the last 3 minutes of games. I wish he would learned to trust his teammates more in crunch time. Julius won't or can't trust his teammates and makes the worst decisions in the history of basketball in the final minutes. He is still the same player in end of game crunch time, always allows himself to get trapped instead of getting rid of ball, looks to get his shot off, and when he can't a terrible pass follows. These are facts, and happen constantly in final minutes. Some of the bone head plays happen in the first 45 minutes, but they always happen in the final 3 minutes. FACTS, OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE, STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR HIM. MAYBE HE WILL LEARN ONE DAY. JULIUS IS CLOSE TO 30 NOW, HE SHOULD KNOW. BETTER BY NOW YOU CAN'T CONTINUE TO MAKE THE SAME WRONG PLAYS IN CLOSE GAME DOWN THE STRETCH. I DIDN'T EVEN TALK ABOUT HIS LACK OF EFFORT EVERY GAME, YES EVERY GAME!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ApoloWilliams]

​@@victorcox581go away whiteboy

[@apcpa8]

Great video man. Thank you for pointing out all this that some of us have been trying to for years. Randle is a changed player & he has the passion to win. He doesn’t care about what the narratives are anymore & thats a big reason he is willing to adjust his game to win more. He respects Jalen Brunson as the 1a & even though they take turns this has taken a lot of pressure off Randle. Randle is having the best clutch season of his career, the best post up season of his career, the most efficient season of his career since being a 1, better decision making consistently punishing defenses (turnovers are high but he doesnt get credit for the hockey assists) & Randles defense & effort has improved greatly! WATCH OUT FOR RANDLE & THE KNICKS THIS POSTSEASON! Also shoutout to OG Anunoby the perfect front court partner for Julius.

[@bimboshk7845]

Randle's been playing good and with og the team is looking really strong

[@saineyy]

SHOUT OUT SAINEY MEDIA

[@hoopology_yt]

GOAT Editor

[@nfiniti]

Randle’s drives to the basket have increased immensely since December 2023 …. His shooting efficiency has risen also since December 2023 ..

[@MrRapmaster19]

I don't think there's any all-star player who has gotten less respect from Knicks fans in my decades of fandom than Julius Randle. The man has done more far more for the Knicks in 4 seasons than Melo did in his 6.5 seasons, and yet so many Knick fans still try to find any reason to hate, 90% of said reasons being entirely false (namely the "locker room cancer" one, which everyone debunked, especially Immanuel Quickley, who credited Randle by name in his Knicks goodbye letter). Great video.

[@michaelprokasky3866]

Julius Randle is not the problem only 2yrs in playoffs with knicks in 22 he had no help but a old rose,last year he was hurt,so basically you are blaming Randle for 1poor post season. Take him off the knicks and making playoffs would be difficult

[@tonydatanker8728]

I am not a Knicks fan by any means, but this does make me happy knowing Im not the only one thinking Julius isnt to blame for everything. Great vid, loved how you went into detail about everything perfectly. Very professional!

[@hoopology_yt]

Much appreciated!! Glad you liked it

[@TS-zu4hv]

Randle is a true baller and the narrative being pushed about him is sick. NY fans and media have lost sight on what this man has done for the franchise.

[@kingdplayz]

Broo thanks for this vid. as a knicks fan randle get wayy too much hate even though hes been popping off

[@seniorbief4069]

Very nice video. Way to not show bias and look at it clearly. Well done.

[@hoopology_yt]

I appreciate it!!

[@Zorohudson]

This was a GREAT video. Never seen your videos before but this had me watching the whole thing. Still not sure how we should of used barret but him at the 3 was a clear indication we ain't have a big enough belief in him since he was a guard his whole time until then

[@nfiniti]

Randle has had 2 playoff runs in his whole career .. the one vs hawks, he was inexperienced and was the only playmaker/shot-creator/initiator of offense .. that’s usually a bad combo The 2nd playoff run, had bad ankle injury right before playoffs,, came back too early cause he wanted to help, but got re-injured and ended up getting ankle surgery after playoffs ended . 3rd times a charm (2023/2024). This should be his playoff breakout … he’s playing a lot better , maybe the most efficient in his career (I’m ignoring the 1st 6 games cause he was just coming off the surgery/rehab) , and has efficient help in Brunson and Anunoby

[@audio8685]

The short answer is "Yes". The more extended response would be "Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssss"

[@ConleyPMusic]

This is an incredible video. I've been saying these things word for word in barber shops. Randle has been a revelation for us and it's crazy how we act in NY lol. I personally think it didn't have much to do with the playoffs and he just never recovered from the beyblade years. thumbs down moment was icing on the cake people were just looking for.

[@pradeepmalar327]

You should do this often, now that you've solidified yourself as a game analyst with your first analysis video. You're on point, and, not much of a Knicks follower, but I've always wondered why people in the media blame him even though he has been balling and changed his play style for the sake of the team. W video. Yeah, watching this video like after 3 months of you posting it, but, great videos will get recognition, even though it'll take time. As a guy who's trying to be an analyst myself, I approve this as one of the best analysis I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@pemguin0]

I'm a knicks fan and I dont think we should trade him, the only reason we should trade him is if we were to get a superstar.

[@nijuuyondaime]

Great vid! Always annoys me how my fellow Knicks fans always want to get rid of people who give their heart and soul to the team. This guy takes a pay cut and plays hurt. Granted he's not the perfect player but who is? This is a legit 20-10 guy almost every night. A 2nd team ALL NBA player TWICE already. And some Knicks fans want to get rid of him? Yea same dumb Knicks fans who wanted Patrick Ewing to leave after he gave everything to HIS team. Those Knicks fans never appreciate what they have until it's gone..

[@k.a2]

This was such a great video- perfectly encapsulated the growth and depth to Randle's career and the misconceptions around him. The team for so long has been criticized and Randle is almost always thrown to the wolves, but rarely does he get grace. The guy worked his ass off and has changed so many facets of his game each season; like with this season alone his playmaking has improved drastically and has become reliable with the free throws (ignore the Magic game yesterday lol). Brunson was what we needed absolutely but the team has the luxury of them as a tandem. Considering their health, they are one of the best duos in the league and as robbed as JB was for an all-star spot last season, there was a reason Julius ran with it and the all-NBA spot, you just couldn't deny his stats. The guy had damn near 20 games consecutively scoring 20+ ppg this season, and is in the top points overrall this year with MVP candidates. You can't deny when he plays well it impacts the team, and the impacts translates to wins which takes us to the playoffs. Which makes me laugh cause you can't think of another fanbase whose star has a great game and you see comments asking for him to be traded immediately after. I agree that he's due for a consistent, dominant playoff run, with great health- cause if that happens then a lot of these criticisms can FINALLY be put to bed.

[@theaccountthatisntused2957]

This is such a great video. I love your humor content but this analysis is very deep and insightful I would love to watch another

[@IveBenJamin]

Yoooo long form content!

[@AmandaabnamA]

JR was like I already had Kobe I dont need no Lebron And not having Kyrie, KD, and Zion was a blessing in disguise

[@LYMURRR]

great to see you branch out into longer content, amazing video man, you sound like a natural narrating it lmao, keep it up bro

[@one11won]

This video is killin me 🤣🤣🤣Job well done. As a Knick fan, u covered everything to a T 👏👏👏

[@ayourmum8521]

Omg great video but I have so blocked out that Elfrid Payton was on the Knicks. I used to yell at the tv every game to get that man off the court. Then I remember people saying us Knicks fans were to hard on him… where is he now?

[@lucasmartinez5703]

Randle made the Knicks relevant again after so long. The Knicks made various other moves to be as good as they are now, but signing Julius was the turning point. He always gets respect for that.

[@LunarPlayerJ]

Man I love this video I’d love to see more like it your charisma and charm translates over perfectly 🔥🔥🔥

[@ballsballsballs3617]

Big Ju might not be Batman… but he is vengeance

[@ApoloWilliams]

He's top 5 pf in nba

[@MrDoit187]

KING JULIUS PUT US ON THE MAP! NEVER FORGET THAT.. ALL NBA BABY!!

[@OBJYN788]

I’ve been saying it for ever we have the most toxic fanbase. I love Ju, we are where we are because of him and Thibs

[@Jameswestcharles]

Wonderful video brother. Bravo

[@sufyaankhan4686]

U should post more videos like this

[@marcobruno1798]

Bro what a fantastic video. Tough but fair commentary.

[@geromemanicia3809]

Fantastic work man

[@paytonbayless371]

Great video, I love Randle. Also we beat the Cavs 4-1 not in 6.

[@Force_RC21]

Since trading for OG the knicks have won 5 in a row, and Randle has averaged 30 points and 7 boards on 45+fg%. This trade a really great move and i think with one or two more added pieces whether through a trade or FA, the knicks are contenders. The biggest question now is, Is Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson as 1a and 1b a championship caliber duo

[@calmislamly]

excellent video man

[@ASmallProduction]

I won't lie....I was UPSET at the beginning of the video lol. I've been on Knick twitter and everything you said echoed that. The issues with Julius were everything you said. The perception of him being a bad teammate when most signs point to the contrary. He is one of the few players in the last 20 seasons that WANT to be in NY and play for the Knicks. He cares and, in my opinion, the mistakes and pouting a couple of seasons ago were signs of a player that was putting too much pressure on himself. He was pressing instead of letting the game come to him. It also didin't help that he was out there by himself most nights and the offensive inefficiency of the team only served to be more "evidence" to what the detractors of Randle were saying. Brunson has been the best signing we've made in a long time and it's unfortunate that, in my opinion, the meniscus injury that RJ was diagnosed with to start this season has stunted his develpment as a player a bit. It got him traded along with IQ. On the bright side, OG is absolutely what this team needed and the emergence of DiVincenzo as not just a solid floor stabalizer but also a big time clutch shot maker. I think the Knicks can make it to the ECF. Not sure if there is another move we can make in trades. I hope that when Mitch Robinson comes back, he can do so with enough time that he gets into decent enough shape to be effective. iHart has absolutely earned everything he'll get this offseason and he deserves to keep his minutes in rotation this season. IF we can get another big guard or wing defender, we have a chance to beat any of the top teams in the league in a 7 game series. Let's Go Knicks.

[@eugenepearson5939]

Without Julius we would be at the bottom I love that man

[@brandoncoxall6149]

Wow I knew I recognized the voice. Great transition bro. Great video! Keep it up

[@MrCleanBaby]

THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES. WE MEED MORE LOMG FORMAT CONTENT

[@TheTEN24]

I’m a Randle hater and I’m not going to deny that. He always plays terrible in big games, plays selfishly, and gives 0 effort on some nights just lounging around up and down the court yet yells at his teammates. Do i agree he helped make our franchise relevant? Of course but other guys helped like the 3 young dudes who got traded out this year. I hope he finally figures it out in the playoffs but until then I ain’t falling for this newest version of him and my personal attitude is he won’t ever be good enough for us to win it all. However solid video bro

[@realikp]

First year, he was the only star. He was getting doubled and had a hard time. He was playing through an ankle injury which later got surgery. Give the man one more chance in the playoffs.

[@realikp]

Just finished watching fully. This was a great video

[@EmmanuelAniTheSchism]

While I understand the reason why you're saying he's not the problem comma I think that this style of play won't help the team get farther than the second round. Teams like miami swarm ball handlers while also keeping shooters at bay, So the biggest issue isn't that he'll be better, But rather He's going to hit a wall regardless of how well he plays because of who and how he plays. So in a sense, it's not just julius randall that's the problem, it's their players

[@hoonkang9724]

Love your vids bro every time you upload I always watch it even this one and this long format video was really good for a person yelling YAM TIME. I hopefully you can upload more of these video but if not it fine I still would watch it either way.

[@bwoodfilms]

loved this video and cant wait for more videos like this from you

[@Razor.26]

This man needs to do a free throw line compilation Would be so funny 😂😂😂

[@ajaniscott5735]

Gr8 vid man

[@xcvhhaa2485]

Amazing video bro, love the long videos. I think these forms of videos as well as what you already do would help you grow so much

[@hoopology_yt]

Thanks man!! I definitely plan on doing both forms of content for the future

[@jlabboo]

amazing video, i wish you made this after the knicks had played some games with og. they have been absolutely unreal

[@MadSpace]

Anyone that has issues with Randle needs to watch this video to become in tune with what's really going on. Thanks for this

[@Eranduck]

Great video, summed it up perfectly

[@Xshortfordogman]

Great video, your analysis is spot on

[@matute15]

Great video.

[@Ragingvibrava]

Yes please, more of this alongside the shorts

[@GamrGuy1]

Make more long term vids pls

[@MidnightTheory]

I don't like Randle but there's almost no other options at his price that put up his %'s. We would need to trade him and Grimes for someone even comparable.

[@BC-em6lg]

Really enjoyed the video keep coming with the new content!

[@hoopology_yt]

Thanks, and will do!!

[@PL876]

Fantastic video!

[@elianbaez7677]

I think he’s just not that #1 option, if the Knicks get a superstar and he plays more of a Aaron Gordon role he could be more valuable

[@Mr12justin]

part 6 had me ascending gang

[@darkky65]

i expected this to be a 30 min video of YAM TIME. Ju is pretty cool.

[@huwdavies-tallon3305]

Is it jst me but Juliis Randle looos so different from his NBA debut season like a different man. Ageing badly only 29 looks 40!

[@Hardy34]

Dope Video!!! I really dig your narration bruh. I have new respect for Julius Randle

[@ApoloWilliams]

I alway loved ju only whiteboy weirdos hate him

[@SgtFletch313]

This was an EXCELLENT Video! Real Fans Know What's Real! "Ju Ju" gets a bad rap and at least he was willing to come to NY when NO ONE else would. He was the first "Domino", Brunson is the second and OG is the Perfect 3-D piece. The Knicks just need a real "Home Run" hitter-Alpha Dog to make that next Leap.

[@nazhad]

Nice Content 😮 .

[@PGKClubhouse]

I am so happy that we have solid management that ignores Steven A. Smith, TNT, and so many unappreciative fans...

[@Mikey-vu5hy]

such a great video. I hope he watches this

[@XxsamuraixX-bb4tx]

this Is too rewatchable

[@dariusthegr8833]

Amazing video, but geez I don’t think it could’ve dropped at a worse time, seriously had me questioning if this was a reupload considering how amazing he and the team have been as of late

[@hoopology_yt]

I actually started the production of this back in early November, since it's my first real KZbin video though it took a WHILE to get everything right. Moving forward I'm hoping to get my stuff out much more efficiently so narratives can't change by the time it drops.

[@dariusthegr8833]

@@hoopology_yt No worries man, it was still gas, keep doing what ur doing

[@liferealgood]

Whether Randle finishes his career here or NY he’ll have me as a fan. Dude no one has no idea how heavy the pressure is in NY and he was one of first ones take NY back to the playoffs after 2013. Then come up short and still not run from the smoke.

[@masterbrucecb9722]

I agree with a lot of this!!!! Randle isn't given enough credit for the turnaround... The lows are highlighted waaaay more. Attitude and effort lapse at times... But overall he's been beyond a value

[@shmokemo3150]

Good vid deserves more views

[@JonathanDorikt]

Thank you.

[@justicewelch8463]

My recommendation would be to title the parts of the video in the description. Otherwise love the content !

[@ullr1438]

Love this video, hoping that this playoffs is when he cna truly change the narrative on him

[@ApoloWilliams]

And the stuff randle does in the community is unmatched 🙌 its never talked about how much him and his wife does in the city

[@killerking5168]

This is a great video. ALSO YAN TIME

[@silvestresanchez2525]

Damn got the emotional music in the back n everything. Never rooted for Julius and didn’t start watching Knicks until Jalen left us from the Mavs :,) but never saw it like that. Respect to Julius honestly making me want to root for dude. To remold your play style again, and again cannot be easy.

[@kaisivak9956]

Yo I have all ur vids liked and am subbed, keep it up

[@hoopology_yt]

thank you!!

[@melvinupshur4622]

He needs to be traded or be a power forward and stop handling the ball so much. Stay down low and get rebounds. Fire thibs and get a coach that will have Randle be a power forward and not a point guard