NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Julius Randle #30, Jalen Brunson #11 and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks address the fans in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day before the game against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Julius Randle #30, Jalen Brunson #11 and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks address the fans in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day before the game against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The Biggest goal for the Knicks’ three best players next season

by Alejandro Lopez
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New York Knicks forward Julius Randle Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

2. Julius Randle needs to prove himself

For Julius Randle, the goal is simple, be at WORST the second-best player on the Knicks come playoff time. Nothing else should matter for the Knicks two time all-NBA forward. Beyond some magical MVP run there is no regular season accomplishment that would mean anything to the fans of this organization.

In Randles first post season he came up small to say the least, he averaged a pedestrian 18 points-per-game on an ugly 30% from the field. His second post season, albeit riddled with injuries, saw Randle score even less than his first outing with a higher but still inefficient 37% from the floor.

If Randle is a clear top two option during the regular season this year he must also be that during the post season, anything less and the Knicks may have to come to terms with the idea that this team has reached their ceiling with Julius Randle as a cornerstone for this franchise.

Next: How can Jalen Brunson build on a stellar first season as a Knick?

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