After an impressive nine seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns made a significant move to the New York Knicks in a three-team trade involving the Charlotte Hornets on October 2, 2024. In a recent game, Towns faced his former teammates for the first time in a regular-season game.
While he delivered a standout performance, Towns’ emotions ran deep as he remained attached to his old team. In a recent interview with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Towns revealed that he was not willing to leave the Timberwolves during the trade to the Knicks.
“There was no part of me that was willing to leave. And life had a different path for me. I was stunned. I’m still stunned I’m in a different jersey.” Towns said.
Karl-Anthony Towns on being traded from the Timberwolves to Knicks:
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“There was no part of me that was willing to leave. And life had a different path for me. I was stunned. I’m still stunned I’m in a different jersey.”
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Towns showcased a stellar display of skills against his former teammates, scoring 32 points, recording 6 assists, and grabbing 20 rebounds in 38 minutes of play. Thanks to his impressive performance, the Knicks secured a victory with a score of 133-107.
Towns Reflect On His Sentiments Toward The Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Karl-Anthony Towns with the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. He had a long tenure with the Timberwolves, achieving many significant milestones. Towns once shared his dream of winning an NBA Championship while playing for the Timberwolves. Although he has since parted ways with the team, he still maintains a strong emotional connection to them. In a recent interview with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Towns expressed his feelings about the Timberwolves.
“I was committed to retiring here. I was committed to playing the rest of my career here, and my family was on board and my friends were on board.” Towns said in a recent interview with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
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The Knicks had a strong start to the 2024-25 NBA season. They are currently in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference standings, with 17 wins and 10 losses. Their next game will be against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.
