Julius Randle Reveals Injury Story, How Kobe Changed His Life & Favorite Knicks | Ep. 7

The Roommates welcome teammate Julius Randle. They talk about overcoming injuries, mamba mentality and everything New York Knicks basketball. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:12 Julius' mom is better at basketball
00:02:39 Rivals rankings
00:05:25 Julius at Kentucky
00:08:07 Best area for high school basketball
00:09:16 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
00:10:45 Tommy John Ad
00:11:23 Weekly reminder that Josh sucks at practice
00:11:59 Skechers
00:14:28 Would Julius let Kyden play football?
00:15:43 Texas Basketball vs Football
00:18:58 Texas Titans
00:21:18 Ranking Randle's high school mixtape
00:24:17 Best player Randle played in high school?
00:27:02 Julius' three months of college
00:30:32 Considered not going to Kentucky
00:32:08 Night Classes
00:33:28 One-and-done
00:35:04 Josh's SAT hack
00:36:13 Kentucky vs Nova
00:39:59 Drafted to Lakers and season-ending injury
00:43:00 Josh drafted three years later
00:44:20 Learning from Kobe
00:48:45 New Orleans
00:56:37 Fan Questions // Teammates with Josh
00:58:28 Why'd you pick the Knicks?
01:01:00 Jalen Funko Pop
01:02:25 Melo's advice for playing NY
01:04:56 Randle's top 3 favorite Knicks
01:07:02 Who gets to babysit Kyden; Jalen or Josh?
01:10:19 Not knowing your kids' names
01:12:19 Josh asks what Jalen can't
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[@Hoopculture24]

Randle gets a lot of heat for not playing the way fans want him to sometimes but this man CHOSE to play for the Knicks. Dude ran straight into the fire with no fear thats respect. Thats NY AF

[@ADiazNY85]

Facts!!

[@csharp57]

When he spoken on that my respect for him went up. Many of these players are internally too soft to play for the Knicks. They would fold mid season. I thank he and Jalen for coming to the Knicks

[@youngdai9094]

Too be fair LA was the ultimate preparation after gettin injured so soon lol dude lives in the fire😭

[@prestonjones1415]

FACTS!! He’s not perfect but he wants to be there and you never have to question his effort

[@gnr331]

@@prestonjones1415only defensively

[@johnnieriot13]

I’ve been a Knicks fan my whole life. When I was a kid it was easy. Big Pat, Starks, etc. we had fun teams and hard times till Melo came. 12-13 was the one great year. I have to say: Thank you Randle for bringing us back to relevance damn near by yourself. Opening the road for Jalen, Hart, Devo, OG and everyone else to take. Without Julius wanting the pressure, taking the pressure and being man enough to face the pressure, we don’t get this team. For that, thank you.

[@stephenmaxam]

Born '77 always going to be a knick New York gave me alot im forever loyal.

[@willn8664]

Yes us Knicks fans would like to forget about the Starbury era.....

[@TrishD33LGK]

Fantastic Post. Post of the day there. 👏👏👏

[@oceanviewcards]

MFers forget about RJ Barrett real quick, our 2nd best player last playoff. Cmon man

[@TrishD33LGK]

@@oceanviewcards Sorry but RJ is not "one of the best Knicks players ever" He was good but wildly inconsistent. To even try to equate him to Melo, Patrick, Clyde is nuts

[@pxpiii]

Julius was the start of the Knicks turn around. We need to win the chip with him too

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart & Julius Randle are making New York Knicks fans proud.

[@DC-ro6mf]

What about Donte.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@DC-ro6mf Him too, but he's not on this episode which is why I didn't name him.

[@b_d15]

The Kobe stories got me and Julius saying that that mentality influenced his move to New York laying the foundation for Jalen, Josh, Devo and our team today. Just crazy levels to this. Thank you Julius, you embody what it is to be a Knick while everyone else was too scared to come here.

[@Kekeke331]

Matt doesn't get enough credit as a host. The man clearly puts in the work researching before podcasts, and he always asks great questions. Respect

[@clutch7548]

Is this Matt on a burner account😂 jks

[@4DTravelr]

Agreed he's good

[@nikolagga]

Julius , we will never forget what you mean to our city. Beyond basketball you have given your all to our city. Take your time , even if you have to miss the playoffs. Your health , family & future mean more than rushing back for fans or the organization. Thank you for everything and hope to see you back on the court dominating. JB , you the truth , JOSH a beast .. Big ragu needs to break fournier record this year !!

[@kaydencohen]

💯

[@imjamezYT]

4 days later you get your wish with big ragu🤣

[@slimemaster3918]

Josh Hart sitting there acting cool as if he ain’t mad at Julius for being the reason he has to play 48 minutes a game

[@djskinny718]

How bout Josh wants to play 48 mins and does?

[@BigHoss.]

Why would he be mad about starting and getting lots of minutes

[@klowonjulu]

@@BigHoss.it’s KZbin gang folks just be talkin 😂

[@wadexl_7483]

LOLLLLL

[@aers8127]

im gonna assume this was recorded before the 48 minute game

[@larryramos501]

I can't wait for Thibs to be on, he's sneaky funny

[@grostoss4259]

he'll be sweating like a pig shaking his hand talking bout x's and o's 😭

[@rah0210]

That's def gonna have to be in the offseason haha

[@eryckbry]

These 3 right here could take us to the promise land! 🧡💙

[@flowhipnotic1148]

Factory

[@kaydencohen]

🤞

[@cvnyouseeit]

We need that❕🙏🏾

[@coops074]

Getting to know the players like this has been awesome. So real, no cap conversations

[@SuperDman82]

Thank you for everything!!! Randle, Brunson, Hart. You guys are not just true New York Knicks but you guys are amazing individuals and I'm so proud to be a true die-hard Knicks fan!!!! Lets get Mitch and OG back and Randle shortly after and win this thing this year!!! Lets go Knicks babbbyyyyy!!!!

[@GangestKhan]

The streets need the Jericho episode.

[@EnterTainment-vv1qs]

FACTS!!

[@MikeyMooks]

This team is full of characters, can’t wait to hear from everyone tbh.. Mitch, deuce, hartenstein, precious, OG, bojan, AB, Jericho, even the other guys who we don’t get to see play, Charlie Brown jr, toppin, shake.. this pod is on 🔥

[@lour_g-dot8827]

Deadass thats my guyza “Warriors Come Out And Playyyyyayy” hairstyle 😂

[@dfacedagame]

Nah, Mitch is low key hysterical !!! Can’t wait for that one.

[@joeygelosi8848]

Idt Jericho speaks

[@Barak144]

As far as I’m concerned Randle is already a NY Knicks legend! I don’t want Randle to risk getting hurt again. I rather have him back healthy and with the bros! Get rich Randle no need to rush back. Real Knick fans recognize what you have done for the team forget all the trolls they come with an extra large fan base.

[@OvenfreshDeth]

Nobody: Jericho Sims: "Do your thing over there."

[@m.suavve8733]

“What number did he wear” 😂😂 man Jalen funny as hell

[@3randyn]

Julius Randle saved my life

[@wayneohh458]

Glazing

[@llGotemll]

fcats bro same here!!!!

[@llGotemll]

saving someones life isnt glazing good try kid hehe@@wayneohh458

[@adam01315]

Mouff ta mouff ?????????????

[@EnjoyTheSilenc3]

Yassss!!! Glad to see Juju even if it’s not on the court just yet.

[@ColetivoLunar]

Randle has a lot of heart and personality! Can’t wait to see him back in the court!

[@WW-ik7vr]

During the final segment about family and Kyden. I was hoping they'd ask jalen if he could give his pov about being the son of an nba player and maybe give lessons or tips about how their children may be viewing it

[@brucelau2023]

i' ve been a Knicks fan my whole life. When I was in junior high, the Amare stoudemire early days to the Carmelo era, the good and the bad times, . I have to say: Thank you Randle for bring us back to relevance damn near by yourself, until we got Jalen Brunson , arguably one of the best Knicks team with roster in a very long time , NO CAP .

[@TrishD33LGK]

Matt "He gets 3 days to answer the question" (on WR #) Roflmao Lolol🤣😂😭

[@robertlenzo3303]

Loved all of this. Don't get Julius like this very much and I think it goes a long way to getting the haters to back off seeing him relaxed and having fun. Great dude. Easy to root for!!

[@Blankilo]

The because of the Knicks media policy that we dont get to see much of our guys like this but thank God for podcast and even then you wont hear them talk much about whats going with the organization..

[@clutch7548]

@@BlankiloCarmelo did all kinds of media. Randle & Brunson have been on late night shows like Jimmy Fallon. They do Hot Wings episodes. All kinds of shit

[@Blankilo]

@@clutch7548 yea but you wont hear them talk about the current state of the franchise.. they'll do appearances on podcast or show like Jimmy Fallon but i bet you wont hear talking about the current state of the knikcs.. thats one of the reason why you dont hear from Leon Rose unless its on MSG and he's talking.. You never see him on Espn or any other network talking Knicks

[@Barak144]

He seems to always have fun to me when he’s playing some players are more intense then others don’t mean they not having fun. Fans too sensitive about everything today

[@Jaybake23]

1:06:00 "He gets three days ton answer the question" is crazy lmao

[@dandandkl9048]

One of the best pods I’ve ever seen! Julius is so different from how he’s been portrayed by the sports media! Nice, nice guy! ❤❤❤

[@camiloscarp]

Julius got a really awesome personality he could easily have his own pod, great episode!

[@jaygiant10]

“Comprehended reading slowly” 😂

[@Ironbeargrizz187]

Josh Hart gotta be the most gangsta pretty boy I’ve ever seen. Mad respect and love go Knicks

[@clydefrog203]

That's mad gay. And dude was an eagle scout lol

[@maxvenokur]

35:15 you know his wife was screaming at Josh 😂😂

[@Will-db6vs]

As a knick fan, i will always be grateful for Julius coming here and getting us back to winning!

[@djsthemetereman]

I've been a long time Knicks fan as well but I gotta admit I didn't like when he threw the thumbs down to the crowd when they booed for bad performance, but I eventually got over it

[@Knicks518]

Bro I’ve been loving these podcast. Not to big on nba players podcast or even the Knicks but these 2 funny as hell, plus cool to see Julius do an interview, Looking healthy.

[@RGT85]

LOL THE MKG JUMP SHOT SLANDER

[@718-]

😂😂😂 JB was pissed but he ain’t wanna show it

[@sabs_eats]

Damn this was such a good episode! Missing Ju on the court hella! Rest up bro and take your time. Thank you for all you’ve done for us Knicks fans so far can’t wait for y’all to be back full and healthy!

[@DarwentDesign]

Can't wait to see Julius back on the court 🤞

[@javianjohnson8746]

Well for one, I didn't even know Jalen and Josh had a podcast together. Definitely subbed and will binge some of their episodes now, these two are hilarious together lmao

[@Tanzer]

Thank you guys for answering my question! Appreciate yall & love the show. Hope to see you back on the court soon Ju! 🙏🏼

[@johngonzo9671]

Josh definitely the heart of the Knicks, his energy is electric. He's getting more rebounds then the center lol. I just want him to shoot those open shots more. But I don't think anyone plays harder than Josh and his defense is A1 🤝💪

[@rickharrison3202]

I got the drop early. Y’all have it hidden in podcasts playlists, die hards will find it

[@brycetheoddball]

Nah I was looking for this like a Hawk.

[@lindez12]

Best episode so far! Great to see the friendship between these guys

[@AHamp123]

Ayeee early gang. Great pod. Julius deserves his flowers for being one of the first big free agents in some years to come to New York and change the culture from those horrid last years of Melo in the mid 2010’s. He got us back to the playoffs, 3x AllStar with us and 2x All NBA. Hope you get back on the court soon big man 🔥💪🏾

[@believe1335]

Julius first started the NY Knicks culture and Jalen took it to another level. Great respect for these guys. It could’ve been Kyrie and KD but much respect to Julius for being a good example of hard work and discipline. Hope he gets well soon because when everyone gets back healthy, this Knicks team has the chance to play Boston and Denver

[@MikeyCoinSnatch]

Julius answered my question. I am on cloud 9 rn. I love you King Julius

[@tarans1101]

This was a great episode. Need to get OG, Duce, Ihart and Jsims along with Mitch on the podcast.

[@IAmSlimeto]

I love Josh lmao he knowin how it is in da dmv bein a commanders fan dc fan in general 😭😭

[@PabloSandoval98]

Lmao Jalen got mad offended Ju picked josh to watch his kid 😂😂😂

[@jameskreisler6083]

Best episode man you can just feel the energy man these guys love eachother

[@danielmaclean8932]

Love this so much - real chemistry - I legit see Julius differently after this! Great work guys! LETS GOOOOO!

[@darellhunt5489]

I have been NY Knicks fan since Clyde Frazier...man I feel old. LOL. Nonetheless, I have never been so proud to of how you guys have transformed the culture and play with grit since the 90's Knicks, a couple of years with MELO. Having said that, keep up the good work and NO MORE injuries!!!

[@korymacdowell3881]

It hasn’t felt this good since my favorite three played. Oakley,Ewing,Mason! Keep it up fellas, you have us all hyped!!! Love your guys energy together on and off court!!

[@FILMICGAMING]

Getting more and more comfortable with each episode, the vibe and flow of the conversation this episode was A1. Love Ju getting some love for what he’s brought to NY!

[@rydermoore-lukaszewski7190]

One of the best episodes yet!!! Go Knicks

[@jpasch1914]

Gotta get Deuce McBride on here soon. He been balling too 🔥

[@BillieBluntTV]

This podcast is getting better and better! Really dope episode with JR. I would like to see y'all feature the following: Clyde Frazier, IQ, Mitchell Robinson.

[@Blankilo]

Clyde would be a great guest

[@jrstains5056]

How do we have three new york knicks in a room, all there favorite teams are in the nfc east, and it’s not the giants smh

[@aers8127]

who does josh like?

[@pyrrhicvictory5844]

​@@aers8127Commanders

[@KingGimpyx]

@@aers8127 Washington

[@jrstains5056]

@@aers8127 the Washington football team

[@GerardCharlot06]

Easy they’re loyal to their hometown teams. - Josh from Southern MD- Commanders - Jalen from Southern NJ Eagles - Julius from Dallas Cowgirls

[@markuscalero8066]

Josh mic type louder than everyone 😂

[@jaynyce713]

Great episode and chemistry to diffuse all those tension clips of our guys going at it. They cant build narratives after this one. Kudos

[@charles_austin]

I love this episode, very interesting giving us insights on their school days and humble beginnings.

[@Gee-OT]

Episode was fire 🔥. My favorite so far bring Ju back soon man

[@ericgarcia3231]

Julius for permanent third host this was the best episode yet

[@knicksknoggin]

@35:10 that’s the kind of relationship I want lmao

[@NYKMentality85]

Yoooooo this 1 featuring Julius Randle was 🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥

[@hassanbrun1348]

I’ve been waiting for this for TWO WEEEEEEEEKSSSSSS

[@selfmade3973]

This is the best episode yet love my Knicks

[@kameroon1130]

Love this. As a Knicks fan, it's so cool to see the chemistry amongst them. And at one time all these guys were the too 3 players in the country. Very cool they are jiving together on the same team. My team!!! #Immaculatevibes

[@MrPayne134]

Love the friendship and chemistry between Knicks players. Parade Coming

[@honcho875]

Growing up in Jersey I’ve seen so many talented players come out of my home state and then I moved to Virginia the DMV area and started following basketball here and man I’ve been blown away by the amount of talent that comes from this area shout out to the DMV and Jersey !!

[@Killakamikaze]

already the best episode by far

[@Alex_Tribe]

Recently got back into basketball after a visit to New York, loving this new team and enjoying this podcast. For anyone who is interested in or enjoys basketball, I think you'll enjoy it. I love all the bromance, but especially the bro jokes - gives a great insight into the team 😂

[@DCoopVideos]

This was the best episode yet! Not taking away from the others but this was great to see these 3 talk back in the day and current times. Funny episode also

[@AbujosephHasanfalerofreedom]

❤️❤️❤️💯LETS GET THAT RING!NEW YORK CITY IS LONG OVER DUE! LOVE LGK’S

[@charlesthrush8134]

Best pod yet 🔥

[@bigknickenergy]

For as great of a basketball player that Ju is, hearing the way he speaks about his kids and his love for them.... he's the Willis Reed of fatherhood

[@KingGimpyx]

THIS IS WHAT WEVE BEEN WAITING FOR! MITCH NEXT

[@jonbaines2876]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!💙🧡🏀

[@vp1980127]

Luv the energy !!

[@willaquino5233]

Great Episode, liking the new couch 🛋

[@brennan5307]

Podcast becoming more dope each episode🔥❤️

[@shoutz11373]

there are a lot of good nba podcasts but this quickly the best one

[@deafydeafs]

That shot at jersey hoopers is CRAZYYYY, Jersey got some true legends and high level players. We can hang with anyone. Glad Jalen corrected him 😂 and don’t forget Shaq & Kat from Jersey too

[@MarioNotBros]

Been waiting for this one!!

[@bodegamayor4943]

I needed this episode 🔶️🔷️🫢

[@degengamesonly]

We're so blessed to have this team man. Can't wait to have you back 30

[@MrLulang]

1ST and foremost shoutout to the roommates for getting randall on the pod along with all yall villanova/knick teammates all i ask is for yall to bring everyone else ...ie the quiet ones mitchell ...hartenstein preferably together....mcbride... simms LGK

[@superneovvl36]

Josh trying not to laugh doing the Tommy John ad 😂😂😂😂😂

[@godflowflawlessleoneoffici6693]

I was waiting on this

[@jondonnelly]

JB's boys getting on him for being "the culture changer" was great. 😂 "el capiton"

[@neiko9251]

THIS IS A MUST WATCH

[@Roommates_Show]

Let’s go!

[@neiko9251]

@@Roommates_Show Rooting for you guys, die hard Knickerbocker fan since 1999. (Born in 1992) With love from Flushing QUEENS

[@Lvrdsean]

This was by far the best and most hilarious episode ya have done yet 😂😂

[@Roommates_Show]

Thank you! 🤝🫡

[@rawshutdowncity9226]

Trust me yal..this is gunna bring so much more chemistry btwn these three..from certain games I've watched,seems like ju wasn't ready to give the leadership role to jb and it showed ..tbh I've even seen the look on josh face sometimes when ju flair up,but after seeing this episode I could tell it's gunna be a lot easier to share the leadership load especially after what jb and jh is doing in his absence ..can't wait to see all three on the court,I'ma die hard nyk fan so guys buckle up observing these three chemistry and body language on the court from here on out!! This is gunna be fun!! #3J

[@WizCiva]

I was waiting for this one 🎉

[@kareemabdel-jabbar]

Good luck in Denver tonight. remember high altitude.🔶🔷

[@pxpiii]

Julius is the man. Love to see his success in the sport and especially with the Knicks

[@jiggamanporto9284]

This Was Dope! #NewYorkForever

[@coolboss999]

Julius was absolutely amazing as a guest on this shoe. Gave me some good insight on his character. Now we need OG on this show as well.

[@jeremiahcribbs9986]

Love the episode!!!

[@leekhenny]

Good episode🔥🔥🔥

[@gregbin17]

man we had "study hall" in college.... it was all the sports teams in one room "doing work" it was comical lol

[@harubo2643]

this was by far the best episode yet

[@xavierramos6761]

Best pod so far

[@gordo5762]

They got BiG 30 on the Pod 🫡