New York Knicks fans are clamoring for Julius Randle to make the All-Star Game this year.
The 28-year-old forward added yet more evidence to his All-Star case with a monster game on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons.
Randle scored 42 points and corralled 15 rebounds to key a 117-104 win over the Pistons.
It’s the first 40-point, 15-rebound game for the Knicks since franchise legend Patrick Ewing turned the feat in January 1996.
Knicks say @J30_RANDLE has the franchise’s first 40-15 game since Patrick Ewing at Seattle on 1/19/96. pic.twitter.com/EJs14Rs6rK
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) January 15, 2023
Randle, who came in averaging 24.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, unveiled his typical offensive game that can see him easily knock down 3s (he hit 4-of-7 shots from long range) or drive to the basket.
Julius Randle with the HAMMER 🔨pic.twitter.com/AecH5M7HZn
— Knicks Nation (@KnicksNationCP) January 15, 2023
The Twitter account Knicks Muse pointed out that in the last month, Randle is first in the NBA in total points and second in rebounds.
In the Last Month, Julius Randle ranks
• 1st in the NBA in TOTAL POINTS
• 2nd in the NBA in REBOUNDS
• 6th in the NBA in 3-POINTERS pic.twitter.com/AvQ1LOurA2— KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) January 7, 2023
So if Randle hasn’t already made his case for the All-Star Game with his numbers, Knicks fans were willing to help him on Twitter after his big game.
“Julius Randle don’t get enough credit for what he has done for the Knicks this season. … Should be a starter in the All Star game but it won’t happen,” tweeted Daniel Smith.
Julius Randle don’t get enough credit for what he has done for the Knicks this season. In a W today he had 42 and 15. Should be a starter in the All Star game but it won’t happen. #BBN
— Daniel Smith (@ukfandan37) January 15, 2023
“Its kind of weird we all collectively pretend Julius Randle is not a star,” E. Anthony tweeted.
Its kind of weird we all collectively pretend Julius Randle is not a star
— E. Anthony (@orlmusic56) January 15, 2023
Donald Stewart tweeted, “Knicks fans let’s get Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle to the All-Star Game! Much deserved. Both carrying this team. Randle was a monster tonight, Brunson is a monster every night.”
Knicks fans lets get Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle to the All-Star game! Much deserved. Both carrying this team. Randle was a monster tonight, Brunson is a monster every night. #NewYorkForever #Knicks
— Donald Stewart (@DStewart267) January 15, 2023
“JULIUS RANDLE TO THE ALL-STAR GAME,” tweeted a fan.
JULIUS RANDLE TO THE ALL-STAR GAME
I see the vision
— Fresh Prince of Utah (@CookedByKBourne) January 15, 2023
