Where did Julius Randle's Cowboys fandom come from?
Julius Randle was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 29, 1994, and played his high school ball at Prestonwood Christian in Plano, Texas. The Cowboys are the NFL team of his birthplace, which fits the stated allegiance, though nothing in the record ties the two together as cause and effect.
The words themselves come from Sports Illustrated's FanNation, where Randle is quoted saying, "I've always been a passionate supporter of the Cowboys." RotoWire has described him as "a big Dallas Cowboys fan," and the Dunking With Wolves account posted "It's hard being a cowboys fan damn!!" during his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Has his fandom followed him through his NBA career?
It has stayed put while his uniform changed. Randle was drafted seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014 after one season at Kentucky, then moved on to the New Orleans Pelicans, the New York Knicks (2019 to 2024), the Minnesota Timberwolves (2024 to 2026) and now the Brooklyn Nets. The Cowboys are the only team he is on record supporting.
Questions people ask
What team did Julius Randle root for growing up?
Randle was born in Dallas and attended high school in Plano, Texas, and he has said he has "always been a passionate supporter of the Cowboys."
What is Julius Randle's favorite NFL team?
It is the Dallas Cowboys, which he has said himself in a Sports Illustrated FanNation quote.
Does Julius Randle's fandom have outside backing?
Yes, RotoWire has called him a big Dallas Cowboys fan, and Dunking With Wolves quoted him lamenting how hard it is to be one.