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Julius Randle’s response to being named an All-Star sums up how Knicks fans feel

By Jordanna Clark

Feb 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) dunks against Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) dunks against Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Following the New York Knicks’ 106-104 win over the Heat on Thursday night, Julius Randle was asked what it felt like to know that he had been named an All-Star for the second time in his career.

After elaborating on why it was a “huge honor” for him and telling the media about how Johnnie Bryant came to visit him over the summer to help him clear his head, Randle said something that every Knicks fan can agree on.

Jalen Brunson wasn’t one of the seven names that the TNT crew listed off when they were going through the Eastern Conference All-Star reserves. That’s the first thing that Charles Barkley addressed after all seven players were revealed. He was in disbelief that Brunson wasn’t an All-Star, as were many others, including Randle.

Knicks All-Star Julius Randle says Jalen Brunson “should be right here with me”

As JJ Redick has been saying, the truth is that the NBA needs to expand the number of All-Stars past 24. With there being so much talent in the league, narrowing All-Star rosters down to 12 per conference is challenging. There are going to be players left out that shouldn’t have been, like Brunson.

Should Jrue Holiday have been named an All-Star? What about DeMar DeRozan? Those two players deserved to be All-Stars over Brunson? No, but you can try to make an argument. Even Stan had Brunson as one of his All-Star reserves.

There’s a chance that Brunson will be named an All-Star replacement depending on what happens. Kyrie Irving could be traded to a team in the Western Conference before All-Star Weekend and maybe Kevin Durant won’t be able to play. If a spot opens up, Brunson will have to compete with other potential replacements like James Harden and Trae Young.

Hopefully, Brunson will be granted an opportunity to be in Salt Lake City Feb. 17-19, although his name should’ve already been locked in as a reserve.

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