Nike Signs New Laker Julius Randle

Shortly after Kentucky forward Julius Randle was selected 7th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in tonight's Draft, Nike Basketball welcomed him to the family.

NIke Signs Julius Randle

words // Brandon Richard

Shortly after Kentucky forward Julius Randle was selected 7th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in tonight's Draft, Nike Basketball welcomed him to the family.

A tweet sent out by the brand read, "Create your own legacy in a family of legends. Welcome to Nike Basketball, @J30_RANDLE."

In his one season with the wildcats, Randle was the SEC Rookie of the Year, First Team All-SEC and a Third-Team All-American. After wearing Nike in college, he now joins Kobe Bryant as a teammate and fellow endorser.

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