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Karl-Anthony Towns

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Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. (born November 15, 1995), also known by his initials KAT, is a Dominican-American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Towns was named to the Dominican Republic national team as a 16-year-old. He was selected with the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns was named the Rookie of the Year for the 2015–16 season. He is second on the Timberwolves' all-time scoring list. He led the team to the Western Conference finals in 2024, their first appearance in 20 years. After spending nine seasons with the Timberwolves, Towns was traded to the Knicks before the 2024–25 season. That season, he helped lead the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years. He is a six-time NBA All-Star, a three-time All-NBA Team member, and became the first center to win the NBA Three-Point Contest in 2022.

Infobox

Position
Center / power forward
League
NBA
Born
(1995-11-15) November 15, 1995 Edison, New Jersey, U .
Nationality
American / Dominican
Listed height
7 ft 0 in (2 m)
Listed weight
248 lb (112 kg)
High school
St. Joseph (Metuchen, New Jersey)
College
Kentucky (2014–2015)
NBA draft
2015: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Drafted by
Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career
2015–present
2015–2024
Minnesota Timberwolves
2024–present
New York Knicks
Men's basketball
Medals Men's basketball Representing Dominican Republic Centrobasket 2012 Puerto Rico National Team

Tables

College recruiting information · High school career
Karl-Anthony Towns C
Karl-Anthony Towns C
Name
Karl-Anthony Towns C
Hometown
Metuchen, New Jersey
School
St. Joseph
Height
6 ft 11 in (2 m)
Weight
235 lb (107 kg)
Commit date
Dec 4, 2012
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Name
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 4, 2 (C)    Rivals: 5    ESPN: 9, 1 (NJ), 3 (C)
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 4, 2 (C)    Rivals: 5    ESPN: 9, 1 (NJ), 3 (C)
Name
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 4, 2 (C)    Rivals: 5    ESPN: 9, 1 (NJ), 3 (C)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Kentucky 2014 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved December 4, 2012. "2014 Kentucky Basketball Commits". Scout. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Kentucky 2014 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved December 4, 2012. "2014 Kentucky Basketball Commits". Scout. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
Name
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Kentucky 2014 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved December 4, 2012. "2014 Kentucky Basketball Commits". Scout. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
Name
Hometown
School
Height
Weight
Commit date
Karl-Anthony Towns C
Metuchen, New Jersey
St. Joseph
6 ft 11 in (2 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Dec 4, 2012
Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 4, 2 (C) Rivals: 5 ESPN: 9, 1 (NJ), 3 (C)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Kentucky 2014 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved December 4, 2012. "2014 Kentucky Basketball Commits". Scout. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
· Career statistics › NBA › Regular season
2015–16
2015–16
Year
2015–16
Team
Minnesota
GP
82*
GS
82*
MPG
32
FG%
542
3P%
341
FT%
811
RPG
10
APG
2
SPG
7
BPG
1
2016–17
2016–17
Year
2016–17
Team
Minnesota
GP
82*
GS
82*
MPG
37
FG%
542
3P%
367
FT%
832
RPG
12
APG
2
SPG
7
BPG
1
2017–18
2017–18
Year
2017–18
Team
Minnesota
GP
82*
GS
82*
MPG
35
FG%
545
3P%
421
FT%
858
RPG
12
APG
2
SPG
8
BPG
1
2018–19
2018–19
Year
2018–19
Team
Minnesota
GP
77
GS
77
MPG
33
FG%
518
3P%
400
FT%
836
RPG
12
APG
3
SPG
9
BPG
1
2019–20
2019–20
Year
2019–20
Team
Minnesota
GP
35
GS
35
MPG
33
FG%
508
3P%
412
FT%
796
RPG
10
APG
4
SPG
9
BPG
1
2020–21
2020–21
Year
2020–21
Team
Minnesota
GP
50
GS
50
MPG
33
FG%
486
3P%
387
FT%
859
RPG
10
APG
4
SPG
8
BPG
1
2021–22
2021–22
Year
2021–22
Team
Minnesota
GP
74
GS
74
MPG
33
FG%
529
3P%
410
FT%
822
RPG
9
APG
3
SPG
1
BPG
1
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Minnesota
GP
29
GS
29
MPG
33
FG%
495
3P%
366
FT%
874
RPG
8
APG
4
SPG
7
BPG
6
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Minnesota
GP
62
GS
62
MPG
32
FG%
504
3P%
416
FT%
873
RPG
8
APG
3
SPG
7
BPG
7
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
New York
GP
72
GS
72
MPG
35
FG%
526
3P%
420
FT%
829
RPG
12
APG
3
SPG
1
BPG
7
2025–26
2025–26
Year
2025–26
Team
New York
GP
75
GS
75
MPG
31
FG%
501
3P%
368
FT%
858
RPG
11
APG
3
SPG
9
BPG
5
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
720
GP
720
GS
33
MPG
522
FG%
397
3P%
840
FT%
11
RPG
3
APG
8
SPG
1
BPG
22
All-Star
All-Star
Year
All-Star
Team
6
GP
1
GS
17
MPG
649
FG%
382
3P%
1
FT%
6
RPG
1
APG
2
SPG
0
BPG
19
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
2015–16
Minnesota
82*
82*
32
542
341
811
10
2
7
1
2016–17
Minnesota
82*
82*
37
542
367
832
12
2
7
1
2017–18
Minnesota
82*
82*
35
545
421
858
12
2
8
1
2018–19
Minnesota
77
77
33
518
400
836
12
3
9
1
2019–20
Minnesota
35
35
33
508
412
796
10
4
9
1
2020–21
Minnesota
50
50
33
486
387
859
10
4
8
1
2021–22
Minnesota
74
74
33
529
410
822
9
3
1
1
2022–23
Minnesota
29
29
33
495
366
874
8
4
7
6
2023–24
Minnesota
62
62
32
504
416
873
8
3
7
7
2024–25
New York
72
72
35
526
420
829
12
3
1
7
2025–26
New York
75
75
31
501
368
858
11
3
9
5
Career
720
720
33
522
397
840
11
3
8
1
22
All-Star
6
1
17
649
382
1
6
1
2
0
19
· Career statistics › NBA › Playoffs
2018
2018
Year
2018
Team
Minnesota
GP
5
GS
5
MPG
33
FG%
467
3P%
273
FT%
739
RPG
13
APG
2
SPG
4
BPG
1
2022
2022
Year
2022
Team
Minnesota
GP
6
GS
6
MPG
36
FG%
488
3P%
455
FT%
860
RPG
10
APG
2
SPG
7
BPG
2
2023
2023
Year
2023
Team
Minnesota
GP
5
GS
5
MPG
36
FG%
457
3P%
250
FT%
750
RPG
10
APG
2
SPG
6
BPG
8
2024
2024
Year
2024
Team
Minnesota
GP
16
GS
16
MPG
32
FG%
466
3P%
361
FT%
855
RPG
9
APG
2
SPG
8
BPG
2
2025
2025
Year
2025
Team
New York
GP
18
GS
18
MPG
35
FG%
488
3P%
351
FT%
845
RPG
11
APG
1
SPG
7
BPG
7
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
50
GP
50
GS
34
MPG
476
FG%
350
3P%
831
FT%
10
RPG
2
APG
7
SPG
7
BPG
19
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
2018
Minnesota
5
5
33
467
273
739
13
2
4
1
2022
Minnesota
6
6
36
488
455
860
10
2
7
2
2023
Minnesota
5
5
36
457
250
750
10
2
6
8
2024
Minnesota
16
16
32
466
361
855
9
2
8
2
2025
New York
18
18
35
488
351
845
11
1
7
7
Career
50
50
34
476
350
831
10
2
7
7
19
· Career statistics › College
2014–15
2014–15
Year
2014–15
Team
Kentucky
GP
39
GS
39
MPG
21
FG%
566
3P%
250
FT%
813
RPG
6
APG
1
SPG
5
BPG
2
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
2014–15
Kentucky
39
39
21
566
250
813
6
1
5
2

References

  1. Bleacher Report
    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138410-josh-hart-nicknames-karl-anthony-towns-the-big-bodega-after-knicks-trade
  2. Basketball-Reference
    https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIN/leaders_career.html
  3. Karl Towns of St. Joseph (Met.) is The Star-Ledger boys basketball state Player of the Year, 2013-14 Archived October 4,
    http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-4810857735208698811/karl-towns-of-st-joseph-met-is-the-star-ledger-boys-basketball-state-player-of-the-year-2013-14/
  4. Karl-Anthony Towns taken No by Wolves; Tyus Jones acquired in trade with Cavaliers Archived June 26, 2015, at the Waybac
    http://m.startribune.com/sports/wolves/309936841.html?interstitial=true
  5. courier-journal
    http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2014/08/14/karl-anthony-towns-parents-separable-kentucky-games/14053695/
  6. "Summer school, Karl Towns Jr., 16, improved significantly playing for the Dominican Republic"
    https://www.espn.com/high-school/boys-basketball/story/_/id/8192576/new-jersey-native-karl-towns-jr-16-played-dominican-republic-olympic-qualifying
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    https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/04/sports/ncaabasketball/two-parts-to-his-name-but-karl-anthony-towns-is-one-complete-player.html
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  14. St. Joseph High School Standout Named Gatorade® New Jersey Boys Basketball Player Of The Year, Gatorade, March 21, 2014.
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  20. "The AP released their All-American teams on Monday"
    http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/30/the-ap-released-their-all-american-teams-on-monday/
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