Former Kentucky star Julius Randle, who was rumored to have surgery on his right foot after the draft, had a strong pre-draft workout with the LA Lakers and gave them plenty to think about.
In front of L.A. decision-makers Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak and their staff, the Kentucky forward had unquestionably a strong workout, according to those who studied it in its entirety. Randle also offered this nugget amid growing health concerns he speculates were floated by NBA execs hoping he drops to them.
“I met with the best foot doctor in the country, and he said he wouldn’t do anything with my foot,” said Randle, who had a screw inserted in his right foot two years ago because of a fracture.
When asked if his foot was OK on Tuesday, Randle replied: “Does it look like it?” He was similarly confident when prompted to compare himself to other top big man prospects, including Indiana’s Noah Vonleh and Arizona’s Aaron Gordon, whom the Lakers have already worked out, and possible No. 1 overall center Joel Embiid.
“How do I rate myself against them? I feel like I’m the best one,” Randle said.
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