NBA
2018 NBA Free Agency Preview
8. Julius Randle (6’9, 250lbs, Power Forward)
School: University of Kentucky
NBA Experience: 4 years
2017-18 (16.1 PPG, 8.0 REB, 2.6 AST| 55.8 FG%, 22.2 3PT%, 71.8 FT%| 19.9 PER)
Career Highlights and Trivial Tidbits
- Made headlines in 2017 with his body transformation
- Led the league in games played (2017-18)
- Led the Lakers in points per game and rebounds (2017-18)
The career of Julius Randle has been a curious one thus far. At times he’s demonstrated the potential to be a part of the new wave of NBA talent and at others he’s struggled to even make his way onto the floor. Fortunately for the young forward he ended the season on a high note, terrorizing opposing teams on both offense and defense. Whatever team lands Randle will need harness that ability that he showed at the end of last season.
7. J.J. Redick (6’4, 190lbs, Shooting Guard)
School: Duke University
NBA Experience: 12 years
2017-18 (17.1 PPG, 2.5 REB, 3.0 AST| 46.0 FG%, 42.0 3PT%, 90.4 FT%| 15.9 PER)
Career Highlights and Trivial Tidbits
- Has never missed the playoffs in his NBA career
- Led the league in 3-pt% (2015-16)
- Second best active free throw shooter (89.0%)
- Host of the J.J. Redick Podcast (The Ringer)
A free agent for the second consecutive season, J.J. Redick more than proved his worth after he trusted the process with the Sixers this past season. Bringing veteran leadership, underrated defense and his marksman shooting touch, Redick is about as close to a sure thing as you can get in this year’s free agency class. Whatever team secures Redick’s services should expect a noticeable improvement in their team’s overall play.
