Julius Randle

“When I realized I was having a baby boy, I wanted him to know that I'm there in his life: 'Dad loves him. Dad's always going to support him and be there for him.' I don't want him to have to worry about anything.”

“As far as most improved, I don't take it as a backhanded compliment at all. That's what you're supposed to do as a professional.”

“You can get all the knowledge and wisdom and advice you want. But, it's up to you to put in the work.”

“I grew up a huge fan of Kobe.”

“In the state of Kentucky, all they know is Kentucky basketball. It's the same thing in L.A. They love the Lakers and they expect nothing less but championships.”

“For me, as someone who takes the game seriously, really loves the game of basketball, just looking at the trajectory of my career and every year I've done something to improve.”

“On game days, I like a huge breakfast. It'll be some eggs, preferably an omelet, some protein. It has to be a huge.”

“I'm protective kind of aggressive, a caring personality. I guess it's just kind of who I am naturally, once I get to really know somebody.”

“I don't sweat bad games.”

“Meditation helps you get in the zone.”

“With a player and a coach, trust is everything.”

“Highs and lows of life happens for a reason.”

“It was just my mom, my sister and me. And from a young age, my mom always said I was like the man of the house. I really became the man of the house. And I really took that responsibility very seriously: being the man of the house, the protector.”

“Before I ever had the idea of doing the partnership and deal with Celsius, I was already drinking it at my house for over a year. My family, everybody loves to drink it. It's authentic to me in that sense and as far as energy drinks it's really hard to find a good option as far as being healthy.”

“It's crazy how style changes.”

“I want to be coached.”

“Everybody can't come to New York and take the hits, take the hits of the city, take the hits of the media, take the hits of the fans. It's real.”

“Just to be able to compete is fun.”

“I'll be able to play all over the floor.”

“When things are good or bad, I know what to lean on.”