Ball angrily reveals the old story of the Lakers: He was too disrespectful to Randle back then, but now he has become an all-round warrior

On the NBA stage, player growth is often accompanied by doubts and challenges. Some are underestimated, some are misunderstood, and the story of Julius Randall unfolds from such adversity. Recently, his former teammate Lonzo Ball broke the news on a podcast show, revealing the Lakers' "unfair treatment" for Randle back then. Now, Randle has long been reborn and has become the absolute core of the Timberwolves, leading the team to advance all the way and reach the Western Conference Finals. This past is brought up again, which is not only a pity, but also a sigh: gold will always shine.

"He is responsible for rebounding and pick-and-roll"

London Ball still had dissatisfaction in his tone when he talked about this. Ball recalls that it was at a locker room meeting early in the season, where the coaching staff assigned roles to each player, and when it was Randle's turn, he was shocked.

Looking back at Randle's career, the Lakers' decision was obviously a huge mistake. After leaving the Lakers, Randle played for the Pelicans and the Knicks, gradually growing into an All-Star player. His offensive methods are becoming more and more comprehensive, and he can not only break through with the ball, but also shoot from the outside, and even organize and respond. Last season, he averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game, becoming the absolute core of the Knicks.

And after joining the Timberwolves this season, Randall ushered in an explosion. In the playoffs, he led the team to eliminate the Lakers and Warriors one after another and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. When facing his old club, the Lakers, Randle was not ruthless, scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds per game, proving with his strength that he was no longer the restricted "blue-collar player" back then.

In the Timberwolves, Randall gained full trust. The head coach gave him unlimited firepower, and his teammates were willing to play tactics around him. He became more confident on the court, whether it was a low-level single, three-point long shot, or assisted passes.

In contrast, the Lakers, after they lost Randall, the inside has not been able to find a stable replacement. Despite the introduction of Davis later, the team's chemistry never met expectations.

Randle's counterattack story is not only the growth history of a player, but also a mirror that reflects the underrated geniuses in the NBA world. Sometimes, a player's outbreak requires only a real opportunity and trust.

Now, Randle is leading the Timberwolves to attack the championship, and the Lakers can only wait and see outside the court. Perhaps, this is the ironic arrangement of fate - the young man who was asked to "just grab rebounds" back then is now writing his own legend on the highest stage.