Karl-Anthony Towns is a Dominican-American professional basketball player. The 7-ft center plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. 

Karl-Anthony Towns’ early life

Born in Edison, New Jersey, Towns attended high school at St. Joseph. He led his team to the state championship in 2012 and earned a place among the top college players. The same year, Towns committed to the Kentucky Wildcats team. He posted big numbers as a dominant center, making his way to the top prospects in the NBA.

When was Karl-Anthony Towns drafted?

Karl-Anthony Towns was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015 as the first overall pick. He made his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Lakers and, a year later, was named the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year.