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Dwyane Wade Vehemently Defends T-Wolves Star Julius Randle Against Haters

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May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Playoff basketball stands out and resonates with fans more than the regular season because the intensity difference is very noticeable on the biggest stages.

In previous seasons, Julius Randle struggled in the playoffs. Whether it was an inability to be efficient or to remain healthy, his playoff performances with the New York Knicks caused him to need new scenery. On the WY Network, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade praises Randle’s elite play in the postseason with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“We've got to give love to Julius Randle because Julius Randle was somebody that people liked to (expletive) on,” Wade explained. “They wanted to throw Julius Randle away. They thought that when he went to Minnesota, they threw him away. They thought it was over. He went from the Lakers to the Knicks, and now he’s gone. Now he’s here.”

“And I love the fact he’s getting the chance to shine,” Wade continued. “And it goes back to the empowerment of Ant-Man as a leader of that team, empowering all those guys. You can see the empowerment of everything and everyone around Julius, and it’s allowed Julius just to be him.”

With all the freedom the Timberwolves organization gave him and a very supportive fan base, Randle has put up the best playoff run of his career. Through 13 games, Randle averages 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists on 51 percent shooting and 37.7 percent from three-point range.

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Bryan Townes
BRYAN TOWNES

Bryan attended Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia with a focus on sports management. While he didn't grow up an NBA fan, he became one after playing the popular NBA2K video game. From Jimmy Butler to Ray Allen to Chris Bosh, Bryan has followed the Heat for the past several years.

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