Julius Randle’s “welcome to Minnesota” moment came early Sunday evening at Target Center, courtesy of himself.

After trailing from the first basket to the final 69 ticks, Minnesota defeated a Phoenix team that lacked key players but had Devin Booker, who scored 44 points.

Julius and his wife, Kendra, reveled in the memories created with Kyden on the court and in the community. They have found their youngest son, Jayce, to be a tougher sell to the raucous and glamorous basketball life.