Julius Randle said goodbye to New York with a simple message Sunday night.
“New York! Thank you” Randall I wrote it in an Instagram post.was accompanied by a photo of him playing at the Garden, days after news broke of a blockbuster deal that would send star forward Karl-Anthony Towns out of town.
Reports of the big deal broke down late Friday night, with the complicated trade including sending Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Daquan Jeffries and a first-round draft pick to Minnesota in exchange for Towns. Ta.
As of Sunday, the deal had not been officially completed, and ESPN reported The transaction is expected to close “early this week.”
Randle spent the past five seasons with the Knicks, earning three NBA All-Star selections during his time in the Big Apple and being named the league's Most Improved Player in 2021.
He was a two-time All-NBA selection as a Knick.
The Knicks star just attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School in the South Bronx last Wednesday, and will be attending New York City FC's game against Inter Miami at the Yankees on September 21st. He was also in attendance with his family. stadium.
Following the news, Randall's wife Kendra posted a farewell message on her Instagram Story.
“I will be forever grateful for this experience. New York has been a wonderful place for our family,” Kendra wrote. “[Son] Kye Kye grew up in the garden. We came here when he was 1 and a half years old and this year he will be 8 years old. So many of you hugged him/us and made this experience unforgettable. I am forever grateful. This is a bittersweet moment, but we are so excited to begin a new healthy chapter for our family. ”
Many Knicks fans have also posted messages of gratitude for Randle's time with the team. Long post about X Written by actor and noted Knicks fan Ben Stiller.
“Through it all, his contributions to our community and team have been and are undeniable,” Stiller's post read. “Thank you for his time here. He's an All-Star and we're lucky to have him. We wish him the best of luck in Minnesota. He brings a lot of toughness, grit and dedication to that team and community. It will bring.”
