Julius Randle (6’9 PF with 1146 Minutes Played) has 5 total blocks this season. Mike Conley (Very old 6’1 PG with 554 Minutes Played) has 7 total blocks this season.
However bad you think Julius Randle has been on defense, you don’t know the half of it. Low effort, walking back on plays, pouting when he misses rebounds to Rudy, barely contesting shots - you name it, he does it.
A solid enough offensive season has shielded him from the critique he deserves. Minnesota was the best defense in the league two years ago, and with Rudy on the floor, they can still roll out an accepted squad on that end, but Randles lack of hustle and energy is contagious.
Hope he gets this together because I like the guy, but right now, he is not doing what the team needs.