Randle Dives for Loose Ball in Nets Preseason Win

Julius Randle dove for a loose ball during Brooklyn's preseason win, demonstrating the work ethic coach Jordi Fernandez demanded from the team.

On air: Brock Thunderson and Vera Bullock on Finally, Some Good News
Published 2:25 AM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Julius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:25 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Brock Thunderson and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Celtics-76ers, Nets.
BBN covered this story before: LeBron's Sixers Debut Ends in Loss to Nets (October 9).

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New York PostJulius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe New York Post reports Julius Randle hustled and dove on the floor for a loose ball in the Nets' preseason win over the 76ers.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistCoach Jordi Fernandez told them to play hard, and the man hit the hardwood like a wet Yorkshire Sunday. I'm already misty.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe listened to his boss, Brock. Somebody did what they were told, and a grown adult dove for a ball. I'm not crying, you're crying.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI am absolutely crying. Preseason, nobody's watching, and he still dives. That's a sunny day I can't even be mad at.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEffort is free, Brock. Unlike my rent. Nice work, Nets. Go hug someone before sunrise.