Ex-NBA Player Criticizes Knicks’ Julius Randle for Kissing Wife Right After Playoff Game

The New York Knicks managed to keep their season alive after winning Game 5 against the Miami Heat, which resulted in a Game 6. Following the victory, Julius Randle, the Knicks’ player, found his wife, Kendra, and the couple shared a kiss. However, one former NBA player did not approve of the postgame celebration.

Kenyon Martin, whose son plays for the Houston Rockets, expressed his discontent with Randle’s behavior in seeing his wife shortly after the game had ended. Martin was on Gilbert Arena’s “Gil’s Arena” podcast and stated that he was “bothered” by Randle’s actions, questioning why he would kiss his wife immediately after a hard-fought playoff game. Martin went further to say that in his position, he would remain with his team after a victory and not even think about his partner.

During the panel, the discussion centered around the hatred that Randle has received from Knicks fans despite being named to the All-NBA third team. Even though Randle might not be in the fans’ good books, or possibly even his teammates’, Arenas understood why Randle went to what he felt was his only source of support. Randle’s six-year-old son, Kyden, is often seen courtside during Knicks games, and the two are frequently seen together.

In conclusion, Randle’s actions after the game have received mixed reactions from former players, with some questioning his priorities while others understand his need for emotional support. Regardless, Randle’s presence during the game and his performance will undoubtedly play a significant role in the Knicks’ quest to win the series against the Heat.