**The Official Karl-Anthony Towns Thread**

Post #641 » by **Klomp** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:26 am

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_AIJ_ · Post #642 » by **_AIJ_** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:30 am

Now tied with okafor on points. 17.1 ppg

Sugarless · Post #643 » by **Sugarless** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:23 pm

Best rookie this franchise has ever had, and probably the best player too at the end of his career, which means a great deal when you consider how awesome KG was during his peak.

Forget about Love, he was an excellent player for the Wolves but Towns is already better considering his age, versatility and his ability to defend the paint.

Post #644 » by **Klomp** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:35 pm

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Post #645 » by **Klomp** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:52 pm

Here is every Minnesota rookie record, and where KAT stands in each of them.

MOST POINTS
Season: 1,472 Christian Laettner 1992-93 (Towns 922)
Game: 37 Zach LaVine @ Golden State, 4/11/15 (Towns 35)

MOST FIELD GOALS MADE
Season: 522 Isaiah Rider 1993-94 (Towns 380)
Game: 15 Isaiah Rider @ L.A. Clippers, 12/17/93 (Towns 13)

MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
Season: 1,137 Andrew Wiggins 2014-15 (Towns 699)
Game: 27 Isaiah Rider vs. L.A. Lakers, 3/13/94 (Towns 21)

HIGHEST FIELD-GOAL PERCENTAGE
Season: .511 (342-669) Wally Szczerbiak 1999-2000 (Towns .544)

MOST THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE
Season: 103 Wes Johnson 2010-11 (Towns 18)
Game: 6 Stephon Marbury vs. New Jersey, 4/2/97;
Wes Johnson vs. New Orleans, 12/27/10;
Zach LaVine @ Golden State, 4/11/15 (Towns 3)

MOST THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
Season: 289 Wes Johnson 2010-11 (Towns 48)
Game: 12 Rashad McCants @ Toronto, 3/24/06 (Towns 4)

MOST FREE THROWS MADE
Season: 462 Christian Laettner 1992-93 (Towns 154)
Game: 18 Christian Laettner vs. Sacramento, 2/18/93 (Towns 11)

MOST FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED
Season: 553 Christian Laettner 1992-93 (Towns 169)
Game: 20 Christian Laettner vs. Sacramento, 2/18/93 (Towns 13)

HIGHEST FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE
Season: .854 (164-192) Randy Foye 2006-07 (Towns .852)

MOST REBOUNDS
Season: 734 Kevin Love 2008-09 (Towns 547)
Game: 21 Gorgui Dieng @ Houston, 3/20/14 (Towns 17)

MOST OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
Season: 274 Kevin Love 2008-09 (Towns 150)
Game: 11 Felton Spencer vs. L.A. Clippers, 12/11/90 (Towns 8)

MOST DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS
Season: 537 Christian Laettner 1992-93 (Towns 397)
Game: 17 Christian Laettner vs. Charlotte, 3/21/93 (Towns 14)

MOST ASSISTS
Season: 554 Pooh Richardson 1989-90 (Towns 78)
Game: 17 Stephon Marbury vs. Milwaukee, 4/18/97 (Towns 5)

MOST STEALS
Season: 133 Pooh Richardson 1989-90 (Towns 34)
Game: 6 Most recently: Ricky Rubio @ New Jersey, 2/3/12 (Towns 3)

MOST PERSONAL FOULS
Season: 337 Felton Spencer 1990-91 (Towns 162)

MOST DISQUALIFICATIONS (6 FOULS)
Season: 14 Felton Spencer 1990-91 (Towns 1)

MOST TURNOVERS
Season: 275 Christian Laettner 1992-93 (Towns 113)
Game: 10 Christian Laettner @ Phoenix, 4/14/93 (Towns 5)

MOST BLOCKED SHOTS
Season: 131 Kevin Garnett 1995-96 (Towns 98)
Game: 7 Kevin Garnett vs. Dallas, 2/5/96;
Dean Garrett vs. Boston, 3/16/97 (Towns 6)

Saltine · Post #646 » by **Saltine** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:10 pm

RiseoftheWolves · Post #647 » by **RiseoftheWolves** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:40 pm

I don't post on here too often (probably an understatement) but had to log in to say how much I'm enjoying watching KAT this season. I wanted him over Okafor largely because I felt he was what we most needed. I doubt anyone expected him to be this good this soon - he's incredible. I like his attitude and his drive - that makes a huge difference.

_AIJ_ · Post #648 » by **_AIJ_** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:31 pm

Saltine wrote:

Well, Cousins and Booker to the Wolves confirmed.

King Malta · Post #649 » by **King Malta** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:03 pm

ALICEinJAM wrote:
Saltine wrote:

Well, Cousins and Booker to the Wolves confirmed.

Hell, we'll take Davis too

Dan's with the Wolves · Post #650 » by **Dan's with the Wolves** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:53 pm

Booker and Davis would slide right in for the two old guy.

packforfreedom · Post #651 » by **packforfreedom** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:26 am

Towns, one of the NBA’s most promising rookies, said lessons from Garnett played a role in him winning the Skills challenge on Saturday. “I was nervous, but a lot less nervous because of the breathing technique he (Garnett) taught me,”Towns said.
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/garnett-taught-towns-breathing-technique

KG Zen Master confirmed

Post #652 » by **Klomp** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:32 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvi2tT-Ysmc[/youtube]

big_ticket · Post #653 » by **big_ticket** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 4:41 am

sky is the limit for minny,hope they can break it next season for a playoff birth,.then kg can retire also

Post #654 » by **Klomp** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:17 am

It's almost scary how close the numbers are

Post #655 » by **Klomp** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:31 am

Remember the old days, when Calinks had to beg for some ESPN love? The times, they are a changing!

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Twolves_PR/status/701977983540547585[/tweet]
[tweet]https://twitter.com/Scores_Replays/status/701995544781041664[/tweet]

Post #656 » by **Klomp** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:01 am

Towns on the Rookie of the Year race.

“For me, I really just don't care. The award, I think, is very prestigious and honorable. I'm very fortunate to even be mentioned in the race, but for me it doesn't matter. The thing is, there's a lot of great, individual accolades in the world. (But) very few (players) get to win team accolades. That’s something that very few people get a chance to do. I've been blessed to be a part of an organization where the real award that I want to win, which is an NBA championship, seems to be in our sights and we have the talent, the coaching staff, and the management to do it.”

[tweet]https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/701142585478283266[/tweet]

ensiferum · Post #657 » by **ensiferum** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:38 pm

There should not be any race. This is KAT driving a Mercedes and the rest are using a tricycle. Give him already the ROY, please.

Sugarless · Post #658 » by **Sugarless** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 4:49 pm

Klomp wrote:Towns on the Rookie of the Year race.

“For me, I really just don't care. The award, I think, is very prestigious and honorable. I'm very fortunate to even be mentioned in the race, but for me it doesn't matter. The thing is, there's a lot of great, individual accolades in the world. (But) very few (players) get to win team accolades. That’s something that very few people get a chance to do. I've been blessed to be a part of an organization where the real award that I want to win, which is an NBA championship, seems to be in our sights and we have the talent, the coaching staff, and the management to do it.”

[tweet]https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/701142585478283266[/tweet]

Well, Karl, no matter whether you care or not about the award, you're going to get it regardless. You're just too talented.

Post #659 » by **Klomp** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:16 am

How long before he's considered the best center in franchise history?

Post #660 » by **Calinks** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:23 am

Klomp wrote:How long before he's considered the best center in franchise history?

About two months ago.