Karl-Anthony Towns is a Dominican-American professional basketball player. Hailing from Edison, New Jersey, his father Karl Towns Sr. was himself a basketball player. Karl-Anthony Towns, also known as KAT, started playing basketball at an early age. His mother Jacqueline Cruz provided him the support so he got everything he required for his training.
KAT was trained by his father, and then he was sent to Lake Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist School. During high school, he already got the attention of many coaches and teams. His skills and IQ combination sets him apart along with his 7 feet height. Karl-Anthony Towns was a player for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2015 to 2024. In the 2024 off-season, Towns was traded to the New York Knicks, where he now plays as a starting center for the team.
Karl-Anthony Towns Age
As of November 2024, Karl-Anthony Towns, or "KAT" is 29 years old. Born on November 15, 1995, Towns has spent the better part of these years mastering the hardwood, from his youth days, and college challenges, right up to the dazzling lights of the NBA.
Karl-Anthony Towns Early Life
Karl-Anthony Towns' basketball lineage began at home with his father, a basketball coach at Piscataway Technical High School. Under his father's guidance, an ambitious fifth-grader, Towns, was already leaving a mark, practicing with the junior varsity team. His basketball prowess rapidly advanced at St. Joseph High School, where he not only led the team to three state championships but also clinched the prestigious top spot on the ESPN 25 national high school player ranking.
At just 16, Towns’ skills garnered international attention as he was chosen to play for the Dominican Republic national basketball team. His basketball journey took an even more definitive turn when he joined the University of Kentucky. While only studying kinesiology for a year, he made a lasting impression on the basketball court as a Kentucky Wildcat.
NBA Career
Scouts across the nation took notice of the young prodigy, identifying him as the consensus first-overall pick for the upcoming 2015 NBA draft.
The Minnesota Timberwolves didn't hesitate and proudly selected him. By July, Towns had signed his rookie scale contract, and by October, he was making waves on the court, debuting against the Los Angeles Lakers. His early promise was further solidified in the subsequent game against the Denver Nuggets. With an astonishing 28 points and 14 rebounds, Towns was instrumental in securing the Timberwolves their historic first-ever 2-0 start with both victories on the road.
2016 solidified Towns' position among the elite. At just 21, he became the third-youngest player in three decades to record at least 45 points and 15 rebounds in a game. Furthermore, he reached his 100th career double-double, standing behind only Dwight Howard as the second-youngest player in NBA history to achieve this milestone. Towns' early career is a testament to his relentless drive, boundless talent, and a bright future that the NBA universe eagerly anticipates.
In 2022, Karl-Anthony Towns had to rest in the third quarter due to his non-contact calf injury. According to the sources, the injury was a Grade 2 injury, so he had to miss 6 weeks from the game. But in January 2023, Towns stated he had a Grade 3 injury which would take around 2 months to get back. In April Towns was back to the court and played the final game against the New Orleans Pelicans. In the 2024 off-season, Towns was traded to the New York Knicks, where he is currently playing his first season in 2024/25.
FAQs
A. The height of Karl-Anthony Towns is 7 feet.
A. As of 2024, the net worth of KAT is $70 million.
A. Karl-Anthony Towns is a four time NBA All-Star player.
A. KAT has a three-point percentage of 39.8% in his career, as of October 2024.
A. KAT has 13 games with 40+ points.
