Julius Randle's shocking body transformation (UPDATE: he's even more ripped now)

[Swagnificent]

How was he even that out of shape after an 82 game season?

Yup. That why his minutes were limited to about 28 per game.

If you look at his numbers last year per 36 minutes he was actually really good: 16.5ppg, 10.7rpg, 4.5 apg on 49% shooting.

He just couldn't play that many minutes because of a lack of endurance cause he wasnt in shape. Now that he's in shape, he should be able to play 35-36 minutes per game like a normal starter. That should allow him to put up some pretty good numbers next year.

I'm calling for 18 PPG, 12 RPG, 4 APG on 50% shooting. Shouldn't be too much of a leap from what he did last year.

 

[Swagnificent]

contract year
that nikka gonna be built like current antoine walker in 3 years

Draymond also started out his career out of shape. Now he's one of the best players in the league.

Being on a contender is a good motivator for players.

I think once the Lakers become contenders in 2019-2020, Julius Randle will still be in great shape like Draymond is right now for the Warriors.

 

[ikbm]

Draymond also started out his career out of shape. Now he's one of the best players in the league.

Being on a contender is a good motivator for players.

I think once the Lakers become contenders in 2019-2020, Julius Randle will still be in great shape like Draymond is right now for the Warriors.

draymond lost a considerable amount of weight after his rookie season.
draymond also was not a lottery pick and turned himself into a great player
julius was expected to be good....he hasnt quite lived up to that expectation has he?
plus he hasnt been at physical peak for 3 years.
it took magic getting in his ass () and a contract year to get him to wake up

 

[chosenaledge13]

Exactly. Give me millions of dollars with state of the art tech and fitness coaches at my beck and call, while being directly correlated to my job and im looking like a marvel superhero

Y'all nikkas kill me thinking it's that easy. Can you deal with the pressure that comes with these expectations? Can you sustain that drive when the millions are already in the bank and it's become your normal lifestyle? Having that kind of consistency and drive is deeper than being motivated by a check

 

[Swagnificent]

draymond lost a considerable amount of weight after his rookie season.
draymond also was not a lottery pick and turned himself into a great player
julius was expected to be good....he hasnt quite lived up to that expectation has he?
plus he hasnt been at physical peak for 3 years.
it took magic getting in his ass () and a contract year to get him to wake up

Draymond entered the NBA at 22 years old. Julius Randle is 22 right now. Julius Randle is way ahead of where Draymond was at the same age.

And BTW they are very different players eventhough they have similar body types. Julius is taller but not as long as Draymond. Plus Julius is a more talented scorer and rebounder while Draymond is a WAY BETTER defender. They are about even as passers/playmakers.

Just wait until Julius is 27 years old and in his prime like Draymond is right now. Julius will ultimately be the better player.

 

[ikbm]

Draymond entered the NBA at 22 years old. Julius Randle is 22 right now. Julius Randle is way ahead of where Draymond was at the same age.

And BTW they are very different players eventhough they have similar body types. Julius is taller but not as long as Draymond. Plus Julius is a more talented scorer and rebounder while Draymond is a WAY BETTER defender. They are about even as passers/playmakers.

Just wait until Julius is 27 years old and in his prime like Draymond is right now. Julius will ultimately be the better player.

julius will never be elite at anything
draymond has defense
julius wing span wont magically improve
he wont be a good defender...or protect the rim
he'll be solid. he might grab an all star selection.....actually as long as demarcus, AD, KAT, jokic, gobert, draymond exist he wont
nevermind

 

[King Poetic]

Will this transform his ass from trying to run point on fast breaks and losing the rock

 

[Swagnificent]

julius will never be elite at anything
draymond has defense
julius wing span wont magically improve
he wont be a good defender...or protect the rim
he'll be solid. he might grab an all star selection.....actually as long as demarcus, AD, KAT, jokic, gobert, draymond exist he wont
nevermind

When did I say he would be as good as Draymond defensively?

Julius will just be better at everything else.

Randle will be a perennial all-star beginning with the 2019 season.

 

[DoubleClutch]

Dude looks ripped as fukk right now. Plus it's a contract year for him. Expect him to blow up this season.

I'm predicting:

18 PPG
12 RPG
4 APG

He'll be getting all-star consideration if the Lakers record improves.

Hopefully he transformed his IQ as well

 

[Regular_P]

I'm waiting to see that jumpshot transformation.

 

[ikbm]

When did I say he would be as good as Draymond defensively?

Julius will just be better at everything else.

Randle will be a perennial all-star beginning with the 2019 season.

let me name all the forwards and centers that will be better around then
AD, KAT, gobert, KD, kawhi, gasol, draymond, blake griffin, demarcus, wiggins, jokic, nurkic....not even mentioning trades or free agency that might bring better players from the east
i really dont get this obsession you have for this nikka

 

[MrFettuccinnePockets]

Ill be impressed when he can go right.

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

Very nice

 

[dtownreppin214]

Randle stans y'all.

i can't even stan him and i stan everybody from my city.

 

[hayesc0]

Damn they say he did this in three weeks lol. He gonna be a beast in this type of condition I guarantee it.