Julius Randle's wife Kendra Randle drops two-word reaction as T'Wolves star's mom shares rare pics on special day
Julius Randle celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward has received birthday greetings from his loved ones, including his mother, Carolyn Kyles. She shared rare throwback photos from his childhood.
The Instagram post showed different stages of Randle's life, from being a toddler to being a bona fide NBA star.
“Happy 30th Birthday to the most amazing son," Kyles wrote. "I thank God everyday for making me your mom. I’m so proud of the man you’ve become. You have the biggest heart full of love, joy and loyalty for others. Keep showing your beautiful smile. I know the best for you is yet to come.”
Randle's wife Kendra Randle expressed her reaction to the touching post. Kendra kept it short and simple, writing a two-word reaction while reposting Kyles' greeting.
“My baby,” Kendra Randle wrote.
In the IG story, Kendra reposted the NBA’s post, which greeted the three-time All-Star.
“30 is thirttyyyyy,” Kendra wrote.
Julius Randle, an 11-year NBA veteran, began his career at 20 with the LA Lakers, playing alongside Kobe Bryant. Over five seasons with the New York Knicks, he emerged as a top power forward. Last offseason, Randle was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl Anthony-Towns.
This year, Randle is averaging 21.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He is the Timberwolves' second option behind budding superstar Anthony Edwards.
Kendra Randle addresses importance of Julius Randle's first game-winner in Minnesota to their family
Julius Randle had his biggest moment with the Timberwolves when he hit the game-winning three against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 17. His wife Kendra addressed how important that shot was for their family, considering that one of their sons hates going to games.
““Proof he HATES games but grateful I brought him back out for the last 30 seconds 💙,” she said, referring to their youngest son Jayce.
According to Randle, Jayce does not like watching his dad play on the court because it gets too loud.
“I think this is maybe his second game he's come to. He hates them … For him to be here, and hit the shot in front of him, is pretty cool,” Randle said.
The Timberwolves stand at 8-10, good for the 12th seed in the stacked Western Conference. Before Randle came to the team, they reached the Western Conference finals before losing to the Dallas Mavericks.