Karl-Anthony Towns is a professional basketball player from the United States. He currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2016, earned two NBA All-Star selections, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2018. Get all of the latest Karl-Anthony Towns news here!
Karl-Anthony Towns was born on November 15, 1995, in Edison, New Jersey. He is a 7-foot tall center with excellent athleticism and a versatile skill set. He is known for his ability to score both inside and outside the paint, as well as his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. His combination of size and skill has made him one of the most dominant players in the league since he entered it in 2015.
Towns attended the University of Kentucky, where he was named the SEC Player of the Year and the Consensus National Freshman of the Year in 2015. He was then selected first overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Timberwolves, where he has played his entire professional career.
During his NBA career, Towns has earned multiple honors and accolades, including two NBA All-Star selections and an All-NBA Third Team selection in 2018. He has also been recognized for his charitable efforts, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Off the court, Towns is known for his interest in fashion and his advocacy for social justice issues. He has spoken out on topics such as police brutality and racial inequality, and has used his platform to raise awareness and support for various causes.
