Julius Randle

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

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

Meditation helps you get in the zone.

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

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.

I grew up a huge fan of Kobe.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

I will say this about Thibs, he's a tough coach if you don't like to be coached or if you don't like to play or do things the right way, then he's tough.

There are things I know I need to work on and things I can get better at.

For a coach to believe in you is key. Not only for the success of the player, but mainly for the success of the team.

I love playing in New York.

I want to retire as a New York Knick.

I don't sweat bad games.

I have been through a lot.

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.

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.

I hate for teams to score or for somebody to score on me.

I'm like, 'No, I don't wanna be the next Shaq. I wanna be Kobe.' So I always just dribbled the ball everywhere I went... It was kind of a natural thing. I don't even work on it, honestly.

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

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

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.

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.

Growing up, I dreamed about playing in the NBA.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Just to be able to compete is fun.

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

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.

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

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

I definitely think I've grown as a leader.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

For me, it's about getting better from game to game, improving as a player.