Julius Randle takes leadership role with youthful Brooklyn Nets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Julius Randle is stepping into a leadership position for the Brooklyn Nets following his trade to the team. Randle spent time this summer with Nets players Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr., and Joshua Jefferson, engaging in training sessions and off-court activities, including golf. He expressed excitement about the work ethic and competitiveness of his new teammates. Randle, entering his age-32 season, aims to replicate his impact from his tenure with the New York Knicks, where he elevated the team's performance significantly. The Nets seek to improve upon their low expectations this season, with a projected win total of 24.5, the second-lowest in the NBA.
- •Randle embraces a leadership role with the young Nets.
- •Training sessions included off-court activities like golf in Texas.
- •Nets aim to improve from last season's performance.
- •Randle could replicate success seen with the Knicks.
- •Brooklyn has the second-lowest projected win total in the NBA.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Nets news: Julius Randle's intro to Brooklyn's 'youthful energy' features hilarious golf story
"Julius Randle will attempt to lift the Brooklyn Nets out of the NBA’s basement this season. He’s wasting no time stepping into a leadership role after his trade to the young team. Randle spent time in Texas this summer with first- and second-year Nets Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson. He said the trip featured training sessions and […] The post Nets news: Julius Randle's intro to Brooklyn's 'youthful energy' features hilarious golf story appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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