**The Official Karl-Anthony Towns Thread: Part Two**

Post #221 » by **Klomp** » Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:43 pm

CAGED LION 2.0! (any long-timers remember the reference?)

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TimberKat · Post #222 » by **TimberKat** » Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:55 pm

Klomp wrote:CAGED LION 2.0! (any long-timers remember the reference?)

I was just about to say the same, except Caged Lion 1.0 was a paper lion

shrink · Post #223 » by **shrink** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:42 am

We all talk about Mike Connelly knowing how to feed Gobert, but will Mike’s years with Mark Gasol help him with KAT?

Post #224 » by **Klomp** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:04 pm

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Colbinii · Post #225 » by **Colbinii** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:36 am

Klomp wrote:
Colbinii wrote:
Baseline81 wrote:

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This is great news. Home against the Hawks on 3/22 or against GSW on 3/26 make sense. Hopefully earlier, but we can't rush things.

I doubt it will be that far out. He's likely talking about the "Stay in Shape League". I remember JMac did that on a Wednesday and Friday before making his debut on Sunday. Maybe Towns won't quite be that fast, but I don't think it will be two weeks if everything goes well unless they want to insert him in the starting lineups with full minutes immediately.

Still doubt me? :lol:

Murphs56 · Post #226 » by **Murphs56** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:28 pm

KAT is officially back in the lineup night. Can't wait. Although, I think it's a very interesting situation for Finch. Like Kyle Anderson has to close no matter what right? They're going to have to rotate KAT and Gobert on offense and defense down the stretch if everyone is healthy.

TimberKat · Post #227 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:07 pm

Murphs56 wrote:KAT is officially back in the lineup night. Can't wait. Although, I think it's a very interesting situation for Finch. Like Kyle Anderson has to close no matter what right? They're going to have to rotate KAT and Gobert on offense and defense down the stretch if everyone is healthy.

Hallelujah! Easter came early this year.

There is a great article on ESPN on Towns' injury. It talks about his setbacks, how he is learning the game from the sideline, trying to watch games in the tunnel, and keeping a journal. I think the Wolves organization could be a little more forthcoming on some of that information on Towns journey back. Especially, for diehard fans on this site and keep everyone interested in the team.

Post #228 » by **Klomp** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:43 pm

Colbinii wrote:Still doubt me?

I was actually thinking about this change yesterday. Well done!

Colbinii · Post #229 » by **Colbinii** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:58 pm

Klomp wrote:
Colbinii wrote:Still doubt me?

I was actually thinking about this change yesterday. Well done!

I remembered last night and I was thinking "Has it really been 2 weeks since we had that discourse?" and sure enough it was. March is flying by.

Dewey · Post #230 » by **Dewey** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:38 pm

Out 51 games … you’d think he has decided no more whining and just being tougher… we shall see.

minimus · Post #231 » by **minimus** » Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:50 pm

Some things I noticed during ATL games. I know it is first Towns game after four months, but still:

+ his postups and back to the basket game is so important for us. This is something that balance our offense

+ his mid range shots is very important thing to play alongside Gobert

+ slashing game is there and kick out passes too

- after one of his dunks he was dead last to come back in transition, that's why Conley had to defend Okongwu which resulted in early foul

- moving screens are still moving

- he forced a few passes, was too fancy

- while he was disciplined enough to not to leave his man on perimeter, he messed up a few defensive rotations

- he committed a weak foul fighting for offensive rebound

UnFadeable21 · Post #232 » by **UnFadeable21** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:22 am

Fans forgot how good Karl Anthony Towns is. There’s a reason why he’s a 3x All Star, 2x All NBA player. KAT is a true 3 level scorer who can dominate mismatches in the post with his hook shot. He can also shoot the mid range pick and pop or extend his range past the 3 point line.

Everyone is so worried about whose “team” it is but we need him and ANT to both be elite. Neither can do it alone. 8 games to go for the final push of the season.

Should be a fun ride we have been waiting all season to see everyone on the court together.

Colbinii · Post #233 » by **Colbinii** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:40 pm

Did he look a bit pudgy to anyone else?

Has starring at Gobert and ANT for 51 games do that to me?

life_saver · Post #234 » by **life_saver** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:29 pm

KAT needs to be more selfish and attempt more 3's

Murphs56 · Post #235 » by **Murphs56** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:36 pm

Colbinii wrote:Did he look a bit pudgy to anyone else?

Has starring at Gobert and ANT for 51 games do that to me?

I prefer him being a bit pudgy to him being in that toothpick stage.

Note30 · Post #236 » by **Note30** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:12 pm

Colbinii wrote:Did he look a bit pudgy to anyone else?

Has starring at Gobert and ANT for 51 games do that to me?

He had major injuries to his calf, I assume he did some conditioning, but can't imagine he's back into tiptop shake just yet.

minimus · Post #237 » by **minimus** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:39 pm

life_saver wrote:KAT needs to be more selfish and attempt more 3's

Well, without Edwards we need 20-25 pts from Towns, but rather than forcing him to take 7-8 threes I prefer to see him controlling high paced, well balanced offense.

urinesane · Post #238 » by **urinesane** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:33 am

Dewey wrote:Out 51 games … you’d think he has decided no more whining and just being tougher… we shall see.

52* Dewfus and he didn't seem to complain much against ATL.

urinesane · Post #239 » by **urinesane** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:34 am

Colbinii wrote:Did he look a bit pudgy to anyone else?

Has starring at Gobert and ANT for 51 games do that to me?

He's gained some weight, but that's to be expected with that type of injury (not like he can get much cardio in with a torn calf muscle).

UnFadeable21 · Post #240 » by **UnFadeable21** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:29 am

Colbinii wrote:Did he look a bit pudgy to anyone else?

Has starring at Gobert and ANT for 51 games do that to me?

He is chubby probably from the lack of cardio with the calf but I like him at 250+ then then 225-230 he came into the season with.

At 250, he can post up anyone in the league and it’s a mismatch.

He was skinny in the beginning of the season and was lacking power in his post up.