Top 98 Quotes & Sayings by Julius Randle - Page 2

I definitely think I've grown as a leader.

I think I can fit in multiple styles and adjust to multiple styles just because of my skill set.

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.

Try to really focus in on what makes you the best version of you.

I care about my teammates.

For me, as a 19-year-old kid going to L.A.? I ate whatever I wanted. I ate all the fast foods, the sweets - that was nothing to me. Now, I'm very conscious of what I eat.

Kobe's going to challenge you and push you. If you have a certain fire, a love for the game, that doesn't bother you.

If you ask Thibs the most important thing is winning games, so that's all he cares about - that's all we care about.

You know the Knicks, they weren't a good team, obviously, when I got here and I just kinda wanted to be a part of rebuilding, establishing the culture here.

Obviously the Knicks have so much history and tradition, so to be a part of that is obviously a blessing for sure.

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.

You don't go into a game expecting to lose.

I'm a person who wants to affect a lot of people's lives in a positive way. That's what God put me on earth to do.

I don't care what anyone says - there's no tougher place to play than New York with the media and the fans who know and love the game. It's a tough place to play.

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 grew up a huge fan of Kobe.

I meditate before every game, I try to meditate every day.

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

I can play small ball because I can guard multiple positions because I can really move.

It's easy to grab a coffee to start the day, put a bunch of cream and sugar in there, but that's probably not the best type of energy boost that you want to begin a workout.

I just worry about every year trying to add something to my game, come back a better player.

I come into the game prepared, put the work in, put the time and effort into my game.

Kobe was my favorite player from just the way he went about competition. He was so skilled, but his mindset and his approach were really what I took away from him more than anything. How tactical, passionate and detailed he is about the game - he really loved the game.

You've just got to take every game in stride and play every game like it's your last.

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.

My mom is my biggest supporter. She's been there since day one. She's always going to have my back.

I've always been fortunate and blessed enough to have the right people in my life.

Growing up, I dreamed about playing in the NBA.

My grandmother left an incredible legacy and mark on my life and my family.

A lot of things about my way of leadership is to be vocal, but I try to lead by example - how I approach work and study the game. Do the things the right way. It's a great responsibility I love to have.

Meditation helps you get in the zone.

Thibs is a guy that... just expects a certain level of professionalism, he expects you to do things the right way, be prepared and do things the right way on a day-to-day basis, and if you don't want to do that, then it's gonna be tough.

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

It's my job regardless of what the opposing team does, which I really don't care, it's my job to go out and make the right plays.

Anyone who loves the game is going to be sensitive about their craft.

Thibs is dope. Honestly, he's a players' coach.

Like if you know one thing about Thibs, he loves those who want to work.

Not having my dad in the house really wasn't tough for me because my mom in the house is really all I know.