NBA: 10 players who could take the next step in 2017-18

By Jamie Campbell | Jun 25, 2017

Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

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5. Julius Randle, F, Los Angeles Lakers

Julius Randle has already been putting in serious work this offseason.

He has gotten into the best shape of his life, after teaming up with trainer Amoila Cesar. Check out a more in depth article about Randle’s transformation at ballerslife.net.

As well as getting into peak physical condition, Randle is also working on his three-point shot, trying to become a legitimate outside threat – where the NBA is quickly transitioning to. This could put him into NBA All-Star contention in the near future.

Julius Randle with a long-range jumper. Offensively, think Draymond Green, but Randle will have more scoring opportunities on the Lakers.

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