This situation with Randle might get worse once RJ is extended. Last season Randle was the “Man” in NY, leading the Knicks to the playoffs. This season, after he signed a team friendly extension, Kemba has come home to The Knicks and taken the spotlight, probably contributing to the chemistry issues. There might be a little animosity between him and Kemba, with Kemba getting rest days on back to backs and anything else that happens behind the scenes.
I hope last years put the team on his back plus "big contract" isn't a Frankenstein's monster of things. I believe Randle when he says he has to step up as a leader and want to do whats best for the team. But actions will always speak louder than words. Hopefully, during this week they can start to find some of their identity as a whole.
This situation with Randle might get worse once RJ is extended. Last season Randle was the “Man” in NY, leading the Knicks to the playoffs. This season, after he signed a team friendly extension, Kemba has come home to The Knicks and taken the spotlight, probably contributing to the chemistry issues. There might be a little animosity between him and Kemba, with Kemba getting rest days on back to backs and anything else that happens behind the scenes.
I hope last years put the team on his back plus "big contract" isn't a Frankenstein's monster of things. I believe Randle when he says he has to step up as a leader and want to do whats best for the team. But actions will always speak louder than words. Hopefully, during this week they can start to find some of their identity as a whole.