KARL-ANTHONY
TOWNS
C
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’11’’,
248 lbs
Experience
8
years
Debut
Oct 28, 2015
Born
Nov 15, 1995
(28 yrs)
Piscataway, New Jersey
Drafted
Drafted by Minnesota in 2015 (1/1).
College
Kentucky
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2024-10-02 |
Acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves
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In a three-team trade, the New York Knicks acquired center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, and center James Nnaji from the Charlotte Hornets; Minnesota acquired guard Donte DiVincenzo, forwards Julius Randle and Keita Bates-Diop and a protected first-round draft pick in 2025 from the Knicks; and Charlotte acquired forwards DaQuan Jeffries and Charlie Brown Jr., guard Duane Washington Jr., a second-round draft pick in 2026, a second-round draft pick in 2031 and cash from the Knicks, and a conditional second-round draft pick in 2025 from the Timberwolves. |
| 2024-04-12 |
Missed 18 games (meniscus tear - left).
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| 2024-03-07 |
Meniscus tear - left, sidelined indefinitely.
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| 2024-03-06 |
Knee soreness - left, day-to-day.
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| 2024-02-28 |
Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | Eddie Gottlieb Trophy Rookie of the Year | 2015-16 |
| NBA | All-NBA Third Team All-NBA Third Team | 2021-22, 2017-18 |
| NBA | All-Rookie First Team All-Rookie First Team | 2015-16 |
| NBA | Long Distance Shootout Winner Long Distance Shootout Winner | 2021-22 |
| NBA | Played in the All-Star Game Played in the All-Star Game | 2018-19, 2017-18 |
Scouting Report
Already a dominant two-way big man. Uncommonly skilled, coordinated, and instinctive for his size, with great hands. An excellent passer and free throw shooter for his size, with the length and quickness to be an top-tier shot-blocker and rebounder. Smooth and high-upside. Not yet all that physical under the basket, which leads to some inconsistency at both ends of the floor. Appears to coast at times and will get foul-prone on the defensive end. Must keep adding muscle mass to reach his excellent all-round potential.
Long Range Potential: All-Star-level two-way center / power forward.
