As he weighed his future following a year full of personal growth and playoff success, Julius Randle didn’t just consider his finances, lifestyle, and teammates.

Yes, Randle signed a three-year, $100 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves last summer, partly for those three reasons. Randle remains bullish on the Wolves’ championship window after advancing to the Western Conference Finals last season. The three-time All-Star wanted family stability a year after the New York Knicks unexpectedly dealt him as part of a trade for Karl-Anthony Towns. Randle established strong chemistry with Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and other notable role players.

But he also stayed devoted to Minnesota for another significant reason: his affection for Wolves coach Chris Finch.

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