Fittingly, as the final seconds ticked off the clock, Randle pumped up the home crowd once again with the Timberwolves having secured a spot in the Western Conference Finals. It felt like the fans were cheering for him individually as much as they were cheering for the team as a whole.

That’s my guy,’ Randle said, ‘… just his trust and belief in me, the ability to adjust throughout the season.’

Julius Randle has been an impressive star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves and his coach, Chris Finch, shows appreciation for his impact.