Finally a postseason force, Julius Randle credits Kobe Bryant for instilling 'Mamba Mentality'
Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, left, enjoys a moment with teammate Julius Randle during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on March 22, 2016. (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)Julius Randle had just scored 31 points, his career-high in the playoffs.He was a game removed from his first postseason triple-double.Afterhis team's Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, Randle was asked about how he's been able to finally shake his reputation as a player who fade