Julius Randle, a key player for the New York Knicks, faced a setback when he suffered a dislocated right shoulder during the 2023–24 season. Initial concerns about the severity of the injury were somewhat alleviated when it was determined that the injury was not as serious as feared. The prognosis was that Randle would be re-evaluated after 2-3 weeks to determine the next steps in his recovery.
Since then, there has been growing optimism and excitement about Randle’s progress. According to reports from SNY’s Ian Begley, Randle’s rehabilitation has been showing positive signs, leading to hopes that he may return to the court this season.
Begley shared on “The Putback with Ian Begley” that the progress Randle has made during his rehab has left people optimistic about the possibility of his return. While it’s not certain yet, the progress he has made over the last couple of weeks has fueled excitement about the possibility of him coming back.
The Knicks and Randle are closely monitoring his recovery process. They will decide on the feasibility of his return, his capacity for play, or the need for surgery based on his progress. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau praised Randle’s dedication to his rehabilitation, acknowledging the challenge his work ethic presents to the physical therapists.
Thibodeau also noted that Randle is achieving the recovery milestones and is doing well overall, despite the unfortunate timing of the injury given his impressive play.
Randle, who has been named an All-Star for the third time in his career, all with the Knicks, was averaging 24 points, 9.2 rebounds, and five assists over 46 games before his injury. New York remains hopeful that his strong recovery trajectory will see him back on the court before the season concludes.
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