Despite only being in Minnesota for this season, it's clear that Randle has been genuinely impressed by the growth of his young co-star as a teammate.

Julius Randle was feeling himself during the Minnesota Timberwolves' 143-101 blowout of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night, pouring in 24 points on 9 for 15 shooting in the win. It was a far cry from his disastrous Game 2 performance that found him sitting on the bench down the stretch.

Randle had been a major driver of Minnesota's push to the West finals. His struggles in Game 2 are one reason the Wolves are in trouble.