Julius Randle spoke with the UK media today before his basketball camp at Memorial Coliseum.
He was asked about his Laker teammate Lonzo Ball and his rivalry with former Wildcat De’Aaron Fox. The Courier-Journal covered the quote:
Randle, the former Kentucky star entering his fourth NBA season, will team with rookie point guard Lonzo Ball this season. The two should see plenty of rookie point guard De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings.
“I guess that rivalry is going to live forever,” Randle said Saturday before an upcoming youth camp.
Randle kept tabs on Fox as he led Kentucky to the Elite Eight last season. The two had a pre-existing relationship due to their Texas roots.
“Obviously De’Aaron is a great player,” Randle, who averaged 13.2 points and 8.6 rebounds last season, said. “I love him. … My point guard is Lonzo. I’m excited to play with him, excited to you know to build chemistry with him through the season. Obviously, De’Aaron is going to have a great career.”
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Take a look at what else Randle spoke about from the Kentucky Basketball twitter account:
.@J30_RANDLE is back in town for a camp today.
"I committed to a family. Coach and I still have a great relationship." pic.twitter.com/S1SLGKempF
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 22, 2017
Randle on today's camp: "Growing up, I didn't have a chance to do this with a professional so I take it very seriously."
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 22, 2017
Asked who would win between an all-Kentucky team and an NBA team, Randle say definitely Kentucky. Has no doubt about it.
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 22, 2017
Randle says he still keeps up with his former teammates. Says Dakari Johnson will be attending his wedding.
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 22, 2017
Asked what kind of wedding gift he expects from @UKCoachCalipari, Randle says, "It better be something good!"
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 22, 2017
"I just miss the community and the relationships" Randle says of what he misses most about UK.
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 22, 2017
