Julius Randle On Knicks Trade for KAT "Good To Be Wanted...Breath of Fresh Air"

[@newyorkcityresident]

As a Knicks fan I wish Julius and Dante nothing but success. Thank you Julius and Dante.

[@danandhibb]

Don’t forget. as a rookie, Kobe Bryant called Randall a grown ass man

[@robertcampoverde7460]

Lmao you ever seen highschool Randle highlights, that was a 25 year old among boys!

[@supasmits]

You know you a throw in to the trade when you're not even given a mic lol

[@ladlahiien]

Yoooooo. Don't do him like that.

[@KINGKLEAZY]

Gotta look closer cuz, old boi had a mic too, that bihh ain't have no batteries in it tho😂

[@jasonvizcarra709]

I'm still salty about losing Donte. Keeping those 4 nova guys together would have been special. Randle even turned a corner last season with the addition of OG. He was balling out before getting hurt. The Knicks were nearly unstoppable before the injuries

[@user-wt7qg1sd5v]

Ju has been balling at an All Star level for 3 years!! What corner did he turn when OG came? 😂 Yes the Knicks as a team went on a win streak, but saying ‘turn a corner’ implies that he was having a bad year & it only picked up after the trade. Which is incorrect. He had a slow week or 2 to start the season then had already picked it up from there imo

[@Bonsai-Sage]

​@@user-wt7qg1sd5v He's right tho. When OG showed up, Randall was getting triple doubles and we were blowing out Denver by 40 points. That's probably what he meant by turning a corner

[@BPS270]

Good story but Dante wasn’t about to go back to a role player role after playing well for them in a starter role

[@mse7537]

I see it as another dimension of his game improving. Sometimes, that one player could be your "it factor" when together on the court. (Just giving another angel to this discussion. Will miss JR & Divo though. That's PRO sports for ya. ❤ NY

[@jasonvizcarra709]

@@BPS270 Dante was a thibs guy just like josh hart. He’d be getting high usage regardless if he was starting or coming off the bench.

[@brandenross7403]

Knicks fan here. Yes Randle was definitely empowered. Definitely seems like you watched games as well which we respect as people often comment without knowing the team.

[@MaisonLeacock]

Big Facts

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

I can't wait when KAT and OG goes down while Randle and donte are still balling on the wolves so I can say I told ya so,this was a dumb trade on the Knicks part.

[@MentalPistol]

@@BrooklynKnicksFan u gon see

[@eadgbefreak]

Well...this trade shows that the NBA is a business! As much as I will miss DiVo, both teams have done what is "best" for their franchises. Life goes on...

REMEMBER, Julius was playing great before his Injury and he wasn't making those mistakes of over dribbling and not passing. The Knicks and it's fan base/media took Julius Randle for granted and they realize the truth ONLY when and IF they go deep into the Playoffs.

[@verified.my2cents]

Root for the name on the front, you can love the names on the back, but not every marriage is meant to be forever. Hope this trade works out for all involved. LETS GO KNICKS

[@24nysedadon]

Well said! I agree!

[@bestofnyc]

At times I hated Ju’s attitude in NY, towards his co workers & fans but at the end of the day I still wanted to see him at full strength with the current Knick team. Still and always got love for him and Divo for what they did for NY. Best of luck and much success to my guys forever, except against my Knick’s😏 🫡

[@24nysedadon]

But he still had a bad attitude. Angry attitudes get you no where. Just sayin…

[@taemac10]

I honestly think they never forget about his crappy attitude from previous seasons. They probably were just waiting for the right time to trade him before his value dropped again. 2 Seasons ago Many Knicks fans wanted him gone for a bag of chips because of his terrible attitude. It almost got to the point where I really didn't even want to watch the games because of him. I will not forget him for helping turning the Knicks into a winning team but I'm glad he is gone.

[@amuramir7886]

As a die hard knick fan I watch nearly every single game good or bad team. Wen we made that run in Jan he played great I like the trade but don't love it , I would of loved to see this team play atleast till tradeline also

[@resurrectedainu6751]

Not BUT .attitude is everything

[@rhondadearborn3265]

I think any comment about how his “coworkers” felt about him is reflected and how RJ, Emmanuel quickly, and so many others of his teammates love him. It’s just the media from the outside, looking in that painted him as a bad guy.

[@UknoDonnie]

Took shots at Tibs is crazy… Salty

[@Riohighlights]

Was just me but he was ask do you want to be long term, took him a moment and a ommmm yeah 😂

[@pacos999]

Thanks ju iiss you man you started the train when no one wanted to come here so you will forever be a knick also Donte thanks,you lit up the garden big ragu. All the best to your families and yourselves.... One love

[@Red-n5r]

Nothing like a little humble pie, Jules🤣.

[@dalidajoka]

And the Knicks fans have been getting that since 1974 😂😂😂

[@bluehefner426]

Once Randle gave the whole New York the 👎🏾 he was cooked in New York it was never the same

[@ForgetGeeze]

This is funny tho cause melo in the 16-17 season did some similar shit. It was a game vs the Cavs when he was getting booed in MSG and then he made a shot and they cheered for him, my guy literally waved the hand at them niggas like don’t cheer for me now lmao. But everyone looks at melo like none of that shit happened.

[@24nysedadon]

Hundo!

[@shawnnyc100able]

​@@ForgetGeezeThat's not even remotely the same

[@ForgetGeeze]

@@shawnnyc100able so putting down the crowd for cheering after booing you isn’t the same? Hold melo to the same standard stop being biased cous it’s Randle

[@shawnnyc100able]

@@ForgetGeeze The actions are not the same, melo reacting to the crowd for booing him prematurely and Randle pretty much saying f yall is not the same, especially when Randle had been playing bad for a long stretch

[@klabkebash]

Even if Randle lasted the whole season, he wasn't going to sign an extension and would demand a Max Contract. No way the Knicks could do that. Wolves aren't signing him past this year unless he takes a deep discount.

[@taemac10]

Exactly, people don't seem to understand that for some reason 😂

[@Eastra3]

Y'all believe what y'all want to believe. You don't like Julius, so you want to believe he wasn't wanted in NY by his team. His team and coach loved him, but the fans, half of them did not, and half is too much, which is why Julius said he didn't feel wanted there, nothing to do with ownership, the GM, or the coach feeling like he wasn't worth a max contract. Remember, the Knicks just gave OG a max, more than Brunson and Randle. Do you think the Knicks feel as though OG is better than either one? If you say OG is better than Randle, I know you are just a Randle hater, because OG is not on Randle's level, although he is good...when healthy. My point is that if the Knicks were worried about overpaying people, they wouldn't have traded for OG knowing they would have to pony up a max at the end of the season. If it were simply to avoid Randle's salary, they could have traded Randle for anything earlier in the summer. Do you guys know KAT is getting payed nearly double Randle's salary, and he's only slightly better than Randle if even that, and I'm being generous here. NY is going to be paying a lot more money for the same production. The reason the trade was made was because Robinson can not stay healthy, and none of their bigs are ideal for the center spot. They wanted a good talented center, well they have to give up a good talented player. You weren't going to get KAT by giving the T-Wolves a bum, which is what a lot of NY fans are trying to make this look like...."Oh the Knicks couldn't wait to get rid of that bum, and we just traded him for a far greater player." No, the truth is that they are close in production, both being allstars and all NBA players, but the Knicks needed someone much closer to resembling a Center, and Julius was the only guy the Knicks could offer other than Brunson, who could get someone like KAT, or else the T-Wolves would have laughed in the Knicks face and hung up. The Knicks didn't make this trade to save money or avoid paying Randle, because KAT is way more expensive than Randle for the same production, and Randle is more deserving of a max than half the guys who got Max contracts the past couple of years, when they were handing max contracts to just about anyone. The T-Wolves didn't do this because they thought KAT wasn't worth 80 + mil over the next 2 years, and just close their title chances by trading their best asset for a player they plan to flip or let walk. I know we are not used to seeing trades where both teams win, but that's exactly what happened here. They swapped all-stars to better fit what their team needs. KAT will thrive with the Knicks, and Randle will thrive with the T-Wolves, and both teams are going to be strong teams in their conference baring injury. BUT, you know, people love to hate on Randle, so it is what it is. This guy becomes a top 30 player, and people still find a way to say he's worthless to most teams, should be a bench player, salary relief and a bag of chips at best, etc. Julius also wasn't taking shots at Thibbs or Leon Rose. He was taking a shot at their fans.

[@rhondadearborn3265]

Nobody will ….he’s going to opt in and get the next level deal like he did last time. This is what the Knicks could have and maybe should have done

[@MrWarmachine3]

Wishing best to JR and Dante. Love those guys.

[@stevet8607]

Their body language says they still can't believe it 🤦🤔, compare it to Bridges, he still can't stop grinning to this day😂😂

[@steven007.]

fr bro 😂😂 JR doesn’t even look excited, looks he been crying all week. Even kat is feeling the love in nyc.

[@enextlevel1]

Wishing you the best broski

[@apap1586]

Shout out to Julius Randle for the Resurrection of the New York Knicks he will be missed.. thank you to Donte for an awesome season we will always remember that game winner. This is the tough part about sports.

[@keithturner6924]

Some Knick fans think the grass is greener on the otherside with Kat,, your in the honeymoon phase that will quickly go away once you see kat in action!

[@MaisonLeacock]

But have you seen Juluis😳

[@MaisonLeacock]

1) Guarantee he’ll be complaining in 2 months TOPS! Not a good idea to pair this guy with AE. JR needs the ball in his hands. He’s not a catch and shoot guy…

[@BKLYN_MADE_ME]

You might be right, but I'm hoping the team culture of toughness and grit that Thibs and Jalen have established will bring the best out of Katt. I mean, who considered Isaiah Hartenstein and Dante Divincenzo to be tough guys before they got with the Knicks?

[@keithturner6924]

@@MaisonLeacock Kat and Julius is pretty much the same ain't nothing changing to much!😂

[@jasonvizcarra709]

I never thought that. Kat is from my town and I still didn't want him here. Knicks had a great thing going with that they had. This trade was overkill

[@alabamarules9881]

Anyone missing Randle is an idiot! KAT is an actual superstar! Donte is a role player who would have been coming off the bench!

[@jaywillup]

Ant is not clowning Julius either.That tension is gonna be there

[@stillstillstill4607]

ESPN used Randles quote out of context 🙄

[@GalaticPanda]

Still salty about this trade man, Knicks fan base is wild. JR is a beast, Divo is a bucket. Sure will be missed.

[@TommyJackson-b8u]

Julius Randle didn't like contact.

[@bkbk-rn6ny]

Why would anyone take offence at what he said… we treated him like trash here. Eff them, Ju was right

[@MarkBowen-j5o]

All of you just remember that what Kobe say to Julius randle when he was a rookie

[@1trainerthe187]

Who gonna be the 6 man for the Wolves Dante or Julius 😅

[@peterpickering4415]

You guys are delusional....Randle couldn't defend ,slowed the offense ,and took bad shots if they went more then a couple of possessions without himgetting touches . Finally he seemed hurt when we needed him most .

[@user-wt7qg1sd5v]

“I didn’t like Randle waving Brunson & the guards off to dribble up the court & take a 3” Whaaat? Bro you just making shit up. I watched every game & this def wasn’t a trend. Ironically the times Randle did bring the ball up or get it at half court, the Knicks got into their offense quicker than with Brunson. Jalen tends to over dribble. And the only times what you refer to ever happened would be at the end of quarters, clock running down (when everyone is the NBA has to throw up a wild shot) I’m not sure if u even watch the Knicks. Randle improved last year with his 3 point shot selection. And was having huge success getting into paint

[@bradrielly7031]

A lot of the hate toward Randle came from the years before Brunson. JR was forced to be the #1 option which really isn't his game. The ball stopped too much with him and he made way too many turnovers. I thought he adjusted his game quite well with Brunson being the #1 option last year and was excited to see this entire team at full strength. This could have been the year where Randle came through in the playoffs but we'll never know. Oh well, it's KAT's time now. The knicks are going to be very good this year for sure, hopefully it all works out.

[@187sleezy]

“Good to be wanted” to be honest it feels even better to get rid of you 😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnwong610]

I thought Randle was a better defender than KAT but I heard that JR D rating was in the bottom 20% and KATs rating is in the top 20%. Couple that with KAT being the best skilled big man in the league and maybe this is going to be great for the Knicks.

[@saywordtv410]

He fit with the wolves. His aggressive ways. Kat polite like the rest of the knicks.

[@apap1586]

This feels like the Anthony Mason /Larry Johnson trade. Anthony Mason a fan favorite and we would go on to love Larry Johnson.

[@davidpiccolo3039]

All I know is Minnesota just got a whole lot better. I'm not too crazy about this one for the Knicks

[@Prssur]

Can’t believe my guy Randi bounce, even Don but more so Randi I’m going to keep up with him even as a Knicks fan, dude put us back on the map, you will be missed Randle……

[@Knicks518]

Damn you can tell Dante didn’t wanna leave. Smh. Praying we made the right move, only time will tell. Hope Randle and Deven both come out on too

[@kevinsue1778]

can tell when players just talking to sound good, saying all the right things

[@omarpetty3413]

It's a business. I admire these guys in this media meet, they handled themselves like professionals. Sometimes being honest (keeping it real) and being professional don't mix well. That being said, I tip my hat to JR for turning the organization around and Donte for playing with heart and soul. Once a Knick, always a Knick. Nonetheless, JR feels he worked hard and wanted to get paid, but the Knicks don't want to pay him what he wants and it was all good at first, but of course that hurts and I think that's what it comes down to. Will Minnesota give him what he wants to get paid ? I hope his agent is telling him the right things, the truth.

[@kingsleyjackson8287]

Both Kat & Julius played for their coach before

[@Daveyjdigital]

Wolves won the trade and draft

[@lostyly]

Caleb Plant versatile AF

[@ahmadfrw1]

Minnesota is a better team. They will take Dallas to a Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. I pick Dallas to win this year, but Minnesota will win the Title next season with Randle and Divancenzo.

[@j2dabmusic554]

YEA YEA YEA....good luck to Randle.....enjoy arguing with Ant for the ball.....also good luck with that dribbling and going into double and triple teams......forcing things...minny fans will get on him.........randle can go kick rocks......im not with that once a knick always a knicks shit.....gd luck to donte

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

U can go kick rocks,you're a nobody

[@CarlosRodriguez-tk7hv]

real fan right there lol

[@keithturner6924]

You ain't seen nothing yet wait until you see Kat ain't nothing changing just a different person doing it!

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

Like KAT is perfect player,no syer is flawless,KAT definitely has lower IQ u gonna learn how dum you are

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

@@j2dabmusic554 no perfect player exist,Kat gonna show u how SI0W you are l D l 0 T

[@cmack7281]

Hey Randle, if Minnesota really wanted you, they'd offer you an extension. 😁

[@willisgmable4717]

Word I don’t think he meant what he said I believe he’s going to miss New York He did his thing when he was here and I wish him the best But I’ll really goin to miss Donte Word man

[@clydejay4716]

GOING TO MISS RANDLE

[@ForgetGeeze]

Good to be wanted? He didn’t say that at all

[@knickyak7268]

We screwed this guy and unfortunately he will move on next year the Wolves don’t have the money! Thanks for turning my 27 win team to a contender for a chip !

[@Justhenet]

Why he lying on finch like that 😂

[@jamieharlem1435]

He’s leaving them at the end of the Season To Play With Lebron Next Season

[@gloriacardenas4955]

😂 how fake you going to be Randle ?! You claim your coach who had u coming off the bench was the best for you? And here we thought Kat was soft but apparently Randle took that to a whole new level of softness NYK is where you were a starter full time Where you were able to show your real game which got you most improved not to mention 3 all stars and 2 all NBA teams which is a lot to do with finch huh Randle?! It was thibs who believed in your 360* turnover ass that made your game be known to the nba Put the respect on thibs name

[@ShakilMia-gz6mp]

Npc bots

[@jah3545]

I didn't hear any shots

[@rhondadearborn3265]

I feel so bad for Julius. Ugh

[@Bean-qt4dy]

I don't like the trade. Randle can go but including Donte was awful

[@majestya1357]

Glad to see Randle go. He was too much of a "Head Case" on the Knicks. His style of play is also outdated. He doesn't fit what the Knicks are trying to do on offense. Don't get me started on his defense...or lack thereof. Good riddance!🫡

[@aboyandhisdad7857]

Say it with me: Tibs

[@southbronxny5727]

Randle is an ego problem.....get out here.

[@LikeWhyTF]

Awkward statements as they’re probably going to flip him within a year 😬

[@redman41]

Glad he’s gone what he do ???in z5 years he had 2 good years as a old Knicks fan the playoffs is west you make your name and he was dad in the playoffs..fight with coach’s and teammates..

[@upp3rm00n5]

Praised him for starting the revolution in NY but once he boo'd us fans..it was ova for him.

[@Rapastoned]

We fans deserved it to emotional all Randle my favorite Knick wanted to do was win carry our itty franchise jus like Carmelo fake fans n media finds way to chase out our stars I promise Brunson is next

[@djskinny718]

Yall deserved that shit and more

[@franccamaj488]

@@RapastonedRandle was absolutely horrible in the playoffs. He was 100% why we lost to Miami

[@flowhipnotic1148]

The fans deserved to be booed for being suckas and for talking about his wife and kid how about that. Salute Randle for holding it down when no stars wanted to come to NYC

[@xlkelitesgaming767]

hey hey watch that tone eventhough I am a randol stan too big body bronson took that pay cut we have to atlease see what happen and root for the squad

[@Eseibio__]

Wolves vs nicks

[@vm53506]

Randle sounds soooo fake... He's extremely ball intensive and at times he's only about himself.

[@GARIONN1]

NY won replacing Randles with Kat but losing Donte is just huge loss

[@24nysedadon]

Nah Mikal is gonna pick up and Cam Payne said I’m here too!!! We deeper than most realize! Let’s not forget about Deuce!!! This could be his major breakout it season!!!!! Excited for our team! 💙🧡

[@24nysedadon]

Nah Mikal is gonna pick up and Cam Payne said I’m here too!!! We deeper than most realize! Let’s not forget about Deuce!!! This could be his major breakout it season!!!!! Excited for our team! 💙🧡and we just picked up TJ Warren, this front office is elite!

[@TruthSpeaker4]

Donte replaced by Bridges

[@kennethabad3959]

And that’s exactly why we trade you , cause you’re not humble .

[@dopemontana4710]

Julius Randle was too emotional and complained all the time, I knew it was only a matter of time before he got traded

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

Who r u again?

[@Emyc-b8x]

@@BrooklynKnicksFanwhere is the lie? He is absolutely right we seen it.

[@BKLYN_MADE_ME]

​@@Emyc-b8xExactly, bro. I still remember when Julius almost slapped an assistant coaches laptop out of his hand. Better yet, I still remember when he flipped out on Immanuel Quickley in that game against the Magic, and the whole Knicks bench was rolling their eyes like, "Here we go again." I'm just glad we don't have to deal with his mental breakdowns anymore.

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

@@BKLYN_MADE_ME guys like u make new York is soft,we don't claim u bums

[@taemac10]

Exactly, they wouldn't even let him talk to the media 2 seasons ago because of his attitude. The Knicks would have traded him at the time but Julius Randle literally tanked his own trade value on purpose it seems lol. He was great last year but I truly believe the Knicks couldn't wait to get rid of him...

[@donalddemo]

Life long Knicks fan saying Wolves winning chip this year for sure! These guys are absolute DOGS! No one gonna miss cat! Juju most disrespected superstar in game! He and Dante both massively under rated! Knicks FU BIG!!!!!

[@rosetta4880]

😂😂😂😂

[@seanfrank32]

They are both miserable. I don't care what they say.

[@michaelruggiero8922]

Glade Randall is gone yes

[@illegokingz]

knicks wont win a championship lmao going to be a joke

[@resurrectedainu6751]

LOLOLOL. 😐 BYE.. ✍️NYC

[@DwayneWest-w9o]

Wolves finma be back in the conference finals facts everybody healthy its over

[@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl]

Thank god choke Randle is gone . KAT is going to help the Knicks win 60 games

[@ShakilMia-gz6mp]

Kat 😂😂

[@miky9619]

@@ShakilMia-gz6mp Randle 😂😂

[@dalidajoka]

So he's the only one? The Knicks haven't won anything since when... Shout out to Charles Smith that could put it back up, Patrick Ewing with the fingers roll, John Starks great shooting night in the final. 🤔 Did Stodamire hand ever heal

[@miky9619]

@@dalidajoka Hope you're not a T-Wovles fan talking like that when your greatest season before this past playoffs was 2004.