Julius Randle, a three-time All-Star, is excited about his eleventh NBA season after a season-ending shoulder injury ended his 2023–24 campaign in January, months before the Knicks made it back to the Eastern Conference semifinals. This week, Randle commemorated his “30 for 3” initiative.
Then, in a video snippet from his YouTube series “Julius Randle: Life’s Greater Mission,” he talks about how he responds to criticism that has been directed to X, a former
There will always be skeptics and doubters in our world. Some will tell you what you are incapable of doing since they haven’t accomplished it, you know? And that’s how I’ve always thought of myself,” Randle states in the video. Shut down the noise. Concentrate. Does it annoy me? Yes, it really irritates me. Does it occasionally bother me? Yes, I am a human. It’s not going to be flawless for you. I’m not flawless.
Randle, who is frequently criticized for his shot choice, which includes giving up on contested field goals and leaving games close, was unable to downplay its significance. He attempts to use it as motivation nevertheless.
“I’m a sensitive individual. It affects me. It annoys me. However, the most important thing I do is use that as fuel, Randle continued. The biggest source of inspiration for me is when you tell me that I am incapable of doing something. You know what, I adore it? And at the end of the day, I’m going to utilize that energy to not just prove you incorrect but also to myself, rather than beating myself up. It doesn’t matter what other people think; what counts is what you believe.