Julius Randle was born to parents Carolyn Kyles and Matthew Randle on 29 November 1994. Carolyn is a single mom who raised him in Dallas Texas.
Randle's father was not around to look after him while he was growing up, so he was raised by his mother alone. He learned the hard way and acquired an athlete's mindset from Carolyn, a former collegiate basketball player.
The 28-year-old plays professional basketball for the New York Knicks in NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Julius as the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
Before entering the 2014 NBA draft, Randle played collegiate basketball for one year at the University of Kentucky, where he was a student. He has also played for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks.
Julius scored 7th career 40-point game after he made 42 points against Detroit Pistons on Sunday, January 15. The game ended 117-104 in Knicks' favor, and Randle ended up making New York Knicks history as the first player to make a 40-point/15-rebound game since 1996, SI reported.
Julius Randle Grew Up In Texas With His Mother
Randle's strength comes from his beloved mum Carolyn Kyles who raised him all by herself. Julius grew up with a sister Nastassia.
Carolyn has made lots of sacrifices so that her children can enjoy the life they dreamed of. She taught him the importance of hard work and how to bounce back from setbacks.
Kyles has had a significant impact on his life and is credited with instilling in him a strong sense of perseverance and work ethic.
Now, he is a top-notch athlete who is always up for a challenge. The Texas native is renowned for his tenaciousness and drives on the court, all thanks to his mama. She constantly posts about him on Twitter and Instagram and has been spotted at several of his games.
The 28-year-old NBA star was a gem right from his early childhood. Playing basketball from a very young age, Caroyln was confident that Julius was destined for greatness.
Carolyn's Emotional Video Message To Julius After All-Star Pick In 2021
Carolyn surprised her boy Julius with a heartwarming video message after he was selected as an All-Star in February 2021.
Randle was picked as an All-Star for the first time in his career in the 2020-2021 season. After the game, NBA displayed the video sent by Julius' mum where she expressed her pride and joy for her son's achievement.
"Hi, Julius! Surprise," Carolyn said while Randle busted out into a massive smile. "I just wanted to say that I love you so much, and I'm so proud of the son and the teammate that you are."
The Knicks' power forward had a delightful surprise as Carolyn congratulated him on his selection and told him how proud she was of him as he watched her with eyes full of tears.
In a sentimental clip, she applauded him for always striving to fulfill his aspirations and being a wonderful child. It was a highly emotional time for Randle since he is close to his mama.
Carolyn Is A Former Athlete At UT Arlington
Carolyn was a star basketball player for the University of Texas Arlington in the 80s. She played in the center position for the team.
According to her stats on the UTA Mavericks, Kyles was a thumping 6 feet 2 inches taller. She played 27 games in the 1984-85 season scoring 77 field goals out of 194 attempts. Overall she bagged 176 points for her university team.
She recalls disciplining Julius when he was a child. He would be forced to his knees by Carolyn, who then promised to leave him there to fight his way to his feet and rise on his own.
But she always stood up for him when he needed it. Julius barely started walking when Kyles bought him his first basketball. Julius had late puberty, so he was not big in size in his teens. He often gets mad at his older sister Nastassia Caldwell Randle and mom Carolyn for being taller than him.
Julius Randle Family Life And Kids
The NBA standout Julius married his wife Kendra Shaw in August 2017. Their union gave birth to two children.
Julius and Kendra were college sweethearts. He fell in love with her at their mutual friend's birthday party at the University of Kentucky. Her magnetic personality and striking looks caught his eye immediately, and he knew she was the one for him.
After tootling around for a few months, they officially began their relationship in 2013. Since then, they have been each other's shoulder of strength and support. The star athlete took Kendre to her dream destination for a vacation trip in June 2016.
They spent their time in Santorini, a small island located in the Aegean Sea in the historic country of Greece. The pair enjoyed exploring picturesque villages, stunning sunsets, and beautiful beaches in the city.
The 6 feet 9 inches tall athlete had made a special arrangement to propose to Kendra before their visit came to an end. She shared a short clip on her Instagram of an engagement ring after she said yes to him.
Kendra, the Lexington, Kentucky homegrown, is an accomplished fashion blogger who founded her own clothing brand, ' Kalore.' She married the NBA forward in August 2017. The couple had a splendid wedding at a luxurious resort in Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California.
Decorated by a floral & event designer, Nisie Vorachard, micro detail management by Jeannie Young Savage, and every moment captured by LA-based photographer Duke, the ceremony was flocked by a huge number of guests, including their family, friends, and relatives.
A year before, they planned to marry in Los Angeles; Julius and Kendra already welcomed their first baby in December 2017. A son Kyden Randle was born to them and turned five a month ago in December 2022.
Similarly, they were blessed with their second baby boy, Jayce Carter Randle, in October 2021. Though the dad does not share many pictures on his social media, Kendra uploads for both of them. Her Instagram is filled with snaps of her husband and two little kids.
Being an elite player and being a family man demands tremendous responsibility and resilience. Carolyn acquainted him with the essence of the household.
