There was a lot of concern and questioning about Julius Randle when he came to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the summer.
How could he replace a powerhouse like Karl-Anthony Towns, the fans asked.
While Randle isn’t the same sort of player as Towns and there are still worries about him, he’s been excellent lately.
In fact, Hoop Central pointed out that the Timberwolves are 12-0 in the last 12 games with Randle in the lineup.
Unsurprisingly, the Timberwolves have been looking better and are now more feared by their Western Conference opponents.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are now 12-0 in the last twelve games Julius Randle has played. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TrqAZDkWYD
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 15, 2025
Randle had no idea that he was going to be traded and was just as shocked as millions of fans when he was sent packing before the new season.
But it felt like the New York Knicks had figured out a new identity without Randle and didn’t need him anymore.
Their loss may be Minnesota’s gain.
Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 7.2 rebounds this season.
That is still a step down from last season but Randle has shown his prowess beyond the numbers.
He has easily worked himself into the rotation and seems to have good chemistry with his team.
With that being said, he has only played in 55 games this season and injuries have again been a problem.
The Timberwolves are happy to see him back now but there is trepidation that he will become injured again.
They hope that isn’t the case because this version of Randle is the kind fans want to see in the playoffs.
Throughout his career, Randle has had many up-and-down moments and inconsistency has plagued him.
It’s not an issue for him right now and the Timberwolves are hoping it stays that way.
NEXT: Stats Show How Timberwolves Are Dominating This Month