Julius Randle

Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic guard, shares insights on the team's growth and their drive towards the NBA Cup, emphasizing resilience shaped by family and faith. He discusses defending Jalen Brunson and how their recovering mindset fuels championship aspirations. Julius Randle, Timberwolves forward, reflects on his Minnesota journey, lifestyle changes for improved performance, and the impact of supporting players like Anthony Edwards. Both guests dive into the stakes of playoff preparation and the evolving dynamics of their teams.

Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, Jerry West, and Julius Randle share iconic Kobe Bryant stories. Topics include playing with Kobe during his last All-Star Game, meeting him at a young age, his desire to be traded to the Grizzlies, and Kobe referring to the Lakers team as 'soft as Charmin'.

On this episode: Joe, Rory, Mal, and Parks discuss new camera angles (7:20), transparency (11:20), and respect between friends (19:00). Mal shares his thoughts on having other people on the show and what he would have done differently (22:05), Joe believes Rory & Mal didn't behave as friends (27:35), and the guys voice whether or not they feel respected (32:05). The JBP addresses caring about money (34:00), hypotheticals on the podcast ending (35:00), and Parks & Joe give their own takes on how the situation played out (38:50). Joe speaks to entitlement (45:20), how he felt towards Mal for riding with Rory (57:30), and Mal unfollowing him on social media (1:14:30). The guys share how they feel about podcasting (1:22:30), abandonment (1:26:00), and the JBP fanbase (1:41:00). Julius Randle (1:43:00), feelings towards Ice and Ish (1:43:50), DMX's memorial service (1:55:05), Justin Bieber's dreads (2:10:55), Snowfall vs. The Wire (2:17:50), Re-recording songs (2:29:25), and MORE! For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | NBDY - "F.O.E" Rory | Chiiild - "Gone" Mal | Belly - "IYKYK" Parks | Khrysis - "Why" (Ft. Problem)