JULIUS Randle said that instead of being discouraged by the seemingly endless COVID-19 lockdown, the New York Knicks’ forward seized on the opportunity to fine-tune his physical and mental game, changes he said led to his MVP-caliber season. The 26-year-old emerged from the time off better than ever, posting career highs in points, rebounds and assists to lift the long-suffering Knicks to their first playoff appearance since 2013, a feat few saw coming.
