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Frankie Taddeo

Julius Randle’s Wife Issues Strong Response After Ex-Player Criticized Knicks Star for Postgame Kiss

Kendra Randle, who witnessed her husband—Knicks forward Julius Randle—face undue criticism for his postgame actions earlier this week, came to his defense on social media Saturday.

After the two-time All-Star and the Knicks were knocked out by the Heat in the second round of the playoffs on Friday night, Kendra Randle took aim at the now viral remarks made by former NBA forward Kenyon Martin. While appearing on a recent episode of Gilbert Arenas’s show Gil’s Arena, Martin offered up a bizarre take regarding Randle‘s choice to immediately celebrate with his wife at the conclusion of New York's Game 5 victory over Miami.

In her response to the story circulating on social media, Kendra tweeted: “😂😂😂 slow news day I guess. Both of us grew up in single parent homes. We never saw our dads respect our mothers. I’m so grateful my kids get to grow up watching their dad be the best father and husband❤️”

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