Get out of the way! New York Knicks forward Julius Randle drives the lane and throws down a filthy right-handed slam over the Philadelphia 76ers defense on November 29, 2019.

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Julius Randle goes hard at the rack for poster slam on Norvel Pelle

Julius Randle was not ready to go home for the summer. The two-time All-Star dug deep in a win-or-go-home scenario with his New York Knicks trailing the Miami Heat 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, urgently bringing the ball up the court and draining a step-back 3-pointer over Bam Adebayo to beat the second quarter buzzer. Armed with an 11-point halftime lead, Randle and the Knicks ultimately sent the Big Apple crowd home happy as the veteran forward produced 24 points, five rebounds, five assists and four triples in a 112-103 series-extending victory on May 10, 2023. 

Julius Randle steps back to beat buzzer in 2023 Playoffs

Julius Randle has always had a top-shelf skill set but this year the world has gotten to see it on a nightly basis. The breakout New York Knicks star posts up against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt before swiftly spinning to an easy two-handed slam on February 21, 2021. Randle finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the contest.

Julius Randle spins out of a post-up for easy dunk

Can’t stop progress! New York Knicks forward Julius Randle brings the ball up the court, passes into a pick-and-roll with Reggie Bullock then bullies his way to the rim for a tough two against the Sacramento Kings on January 22, 2021.

Julius Randle finishes pick-and-roll with dunk on far side of rim

While he may have fallen just short of his first triple-double of the season, Julius Randle won’t forget this dunk anytime soon. Neither will the Toronto Raptors, who do their best to slow down the two-time All-Star but Randle proves to be determined as he drives into the paint with his right hand before taking flight and landing a thunderous left-handed slam while being blanketed by multiple Raptors defenders. Randle posted a fantastic all-around performance of 23 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists for the New York Knicks on January 22, 2023.

Julius Randle switches hands mid-flight for hammer dunk on Raptors

Following a tough stretch that has included just one postseason berth in the last decade, the tide is turning for the New York Knicks. Julius Randle is a big reason why, as the team’s two-time All-Star refused to let his squad lose a tough road game against the Boston Celtics. Starting behind the 3-point line, Randle went head-to-head with defender Jaylen Brown as Randle used some dazzling dribbles to get into the paint before converting a difficult one-handed runner over multiple defensive challengers. Randle made 13 of 25 shots for a game-high 37 points while adding nine rebounds and five treys in New York’s exhilarating 120-117 overtime victory on January 26, 2023.

Julius Randle pressures defender with handle, battles into the paint

Julius Randle had a simple solution to his jumper not falling all game — get closer and throw it down with authority. The two-time All-Star found himself well-positioned to receive a Jalen Brunson kick-out at the foul line and allowed his forward momentum to carry him into the paint before finishing with a powerful slam over Jarrett Allen. Randle posted 11 points, eight rebounds and three assists as the New York Knicks took a 2-1 First Round series lead with a 99-79 Game 3 triumph on April 21, 2023.

Julius Randle throws down hammer in the paint in 2023 Playoffs

Sleep on Julius Randle’s outside game if you want but you might get burned. The New York Knicks forward shows the Minnesota Timberwolves that his perimeter game has the ability to deal serious damage, first putting his defender on skates before confidently sticking a step-back three-pointer. It was far from a fluke occurrence, as Randle connected on eight of his 13 attempts from beyond the arc, burying the Timberwolves with a game-high 31 points to go with eight rebounds and three assists in New York’s 120-107 road win on November 7, 2022.

Julius Randle clears space and steps back for smooth triple

The 2022-23 season was certainly a fulfilling one for Julius Randle and the resurgent New York Knicks. For the second time in three years, Randle earned both All-Star and All-NBA selections, claiming a spot on the Third Team two seasons after earning a spot on the Second Team. Randle averaged a career-best 25.1 points per game, leading the Knicks to 47 wins — the team’s highest total since the 2012-13 campaign — and New York won a playoff series for the first time in a decade. Randle posted 22 30-point games and crossed the 40-point threshold five times, becoming the first Knicks player to record a 40-point, 15-rebound game since 1996. He tallied a career-high 57 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 20, coming within five points of matching a franchise record. Hobbled by a late-season injury, the nine-year veteran returned in time to help the Knicks eliminate the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. 

Julius Randle remix celebrates 2022-23 All-NBA season

Julius Randle’s solid play has been a bright spot for the New York Knicks this season. In this play, Randle recovers after a teammate’s errant pass is picked off, by sprinting to recover and perfectly timing a trackdown swat from behind to deny the bucket and save the play at the other end. In addition to this epic block, Randle contributed 4 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the 102-91 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on January 20, 2022.

Julius Randle blocks transition dunk attempt from behind

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