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Twitter Places Some Blames On Miami Heat For Julius Randle's Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Randle was initially injured in a matchup with the Miami Heat in January

Shandel Richardson

Jan 27, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) is helped by
Jan 27, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) is helped by / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Knicks forward Julius Randle will miss the remainder of the season after it was announced Thursday that he would undergo right shoulder surgery.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news.

Randle had been out since a Jan. 27 matchup with the Miami Heat. He was injured in the fourth quarter after driving to the paint. Randle collided with Jaime Jaquez Jr. on the way to the basket. He immediately showed discomfort and was taken into the New York Knicks locker room. Randle has not stepped onto the court since.

Randle attempted to rehab his injury, but Thursday’s news shuts down any hope of a return for a Knicks playoff push. Many on social media have since voiced their frustration with the Heat.

Randle has been an instrumental piece for the Knicks over the past few seasons. He has been an All-Star in three of his last four seasons. Randle averaged 24 points and 9.2 rebounds prior to his injury.

One fan transitioned from being disgruntled about the injury to being upset with the Heat. The Knicks won the first two games of the season series with Randle on the court. The Heat came out victorious on Tuesday without Randle in the lineup.

The Heat have reached the Eastern Conference Finals in each of the past two seasons. It is possible for the Knicks and Heat to meet earlier on in the playoffs.

Casey Fahrer is a contributor to Inside The Heat. He can be reached at caseyfahrer716@gmail.com.

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