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Julius Randle Says He Quit Marijuana After KnicksTimberwolves Trade, Credits Clearer Mind for Minnesota Turnaround

He detailed the shift on a mental health podcast, describing greater presence with family.

Overview

  • Randle disclosed on the Change Your Brain Every Day podcast that he stopped smoking after being dealt to Minnesota, with similar remarks referenced by AmenClinics.
  • He said marijuana made him distant and less present, adding that he now feels calmer and less reactive, even using the word “zen.”
  • The forward arrived in a blockbuster swap that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks, prompting early questions about his fit with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert.
  • In his first Timberwolves season he averaged about 18.7 points and 7.1 rebounds and contributed to a run to the Western Conference Finals.
  • Minnesota affirmed his role with a three-year, $100 million extension following that postseason run.