History of Karl-Anthony Towns in Timeline
Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. (KAT) is a Dominican-American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Towns was selected first overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. At the age of 16, he was named to the Dominican Republic national team.
1972: Buffalo Braves Back-to-Back Rookie of the Year Awards
In 1972, the Buffalo Braves began a streak of back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners, a feat later matched by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
1973: Buffalo Braves Back-to-Back Rookie of the Year Awards
In 1973, the Buffalo Braves continued a streak of back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners, a feat later matched by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
April 20, 1994: Shaquille O'Neal's Milestone
On April 20, 1994, Shaquille O'Neal achieved a milestone of 50 points and 15 rebounds at a young age, a feat later matched by Karl-Anthony Towns in 2018.
November 15, 1995: Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. born
On November 15, 1995, Karl-Anthony Towns Jr., also known as KAT, was born. He later became a professional basketball player.
2004: Timberwolves Last Playoff Appearance
In 2004, the Timberwolves made their last playoff appearance before Karl-Anthony Towns helped them clinch a spot in 2018, ending a 14-year drought.
2008: Youngest to Score 30 Points and 10 Rebounds
In 2008, Kevin Durant was the youngest player to have 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game, before Karl-Anthony Towns matched the feat in 2016.
2009: Transfer to Theodore Schor Middle School
In 2009, Karl-Anthony Towns transferred to Theodore Schor Middle School from Our Lady of Fatima School. At Theodore Schor, he reclassified and repeated seventh grade in order to gain an extra year of development.
2011: FIBA Americas Championship
In 2011, Karl-Anthony Towns' team finished in third at the FIBA Americas Championship
December 2012: Commitment to Kentucky Wildcats
In December 2012, Karl-Anthony Towns announced his commitment to play for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team.
2012: Towns debuts for the Dominican Republic national team
In 2012, Karl-Anthony Towns debuted for the Dominican Republic national team at the Centrobasket tournament at the age of 16.
2012: State Championship and Dominican Republic National Team Selection
In 2012, Karl-Anthony Towns led his high school basketball team to a state championship and was also selected to play on the Dominican Republic national basketball team due to his mother's heritage.
January 6, 2013: First Quadruple-Double
On January 6, 2013, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a quadruple-double with 16 points, 17 rebounds, 11 blocks, and 11 assists, showcasing his all-around skills.
2013: State Title
In 2013, Karl-Anthony Towns led his team to another state title.
January 5, 2014: Second Quadruple-Double
On January 5, 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns achieved his second quadruple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, 12 blocks, and 10 assists, solidifying his reputation as a versatile player.
December 2014: Rookie of the Month
In December 2014, Andrew Wiggins received NBA Rookie of the Month honors.
2014: Andrew Wiggins Wins Rookie of the Year
In 2014, Andrew Wiggins won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, preceding Karl-Anthony Towns' win the following year.
2014: State Title
In 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns led his team to another state title.
2014: Gatorade Player of the Year
In 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns was named the Gatorade Player of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performance and achievements.
2014: Kentucky Freshman Year
In his freshman year in Kentucky in 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 10.3 points and 6.7 rebounds, showcasing potential despite limited minutes due to the team's "platoon system".
January 13, 2015: Mo Williams Franchise Record
On January 13, 2015, Mo Williams set a franchise record of 52 points against the Indiana Pacers, a record later broken by Karl-Anthony Towns in 2018.
February 2015: Rookie of the Month
In February 2015, Andrew Wiggins received NBA Rookie of the Month honors.
June 25, 2015: Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves
On June 25, 2015, Karl-Anthony Towns was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, starting his professional career.
2015: ESPN Prospect Ranking
In 2015, ESPN initially ranked Karl-Anthony Towns as the top prospect, although he was later listed as third-ranked in its 2014 class after reclassifying.
2015: Timberwolves Debut
In 2015, Karl-Anthony Towns began his first season with the Timberwolves, earning Rookie of the Year and other honors.
2015: Rookie of the Year
In 2015, Karl-Anthony Towns was named the Rookie of the Year for the 2015-16 NBA season, marking a significant achievement early in his career.
2015: Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves
In 2015, Karl-Anthony Towns was selected with the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
January 20, 2016: Season-Best Game
On January 20, 2016, Karl-Anthony Towns had a season-best game with 27 points, 17 rebounds, and six blocks in a loss against the Dallas Mavericks.
November 30, 2016: Career-High 47 Points and 18 Rebounds
On November 30, 2016, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a then career-high 47 points and 18 rebounds in a loss to the New York Knicks.
March 8, 2017: Win Against the Los Angeles Clippers
On March 8, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 14 rebounds in a 107–91 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
April 11, 2017: Franchise Record for Points in a Season
On April 11, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, surpassing Kevin Love for the franchise record for points in a season.
November 15, 2017: Victory over the San Antonio Spurs on 22nd Birthday
On November 15, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 98-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on his 22nd birthday.
December 14, 2017: 30 Points, 14 Rebounds, 5 Assists, and 5 Blocks
On December 14, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 30 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks against the Sacramento Kings, joining Kevin Garnett as the only Wolves players with that stat line in a single game.
December 31, 2017: Win Against the Indiana Pacers
On December 31, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points, 14 rebounds, and a career high-tying six blocks in a 107–90 win over the Indiana Pacers.
January 5, 2018: Career-High 23 Rebounds
On January 5, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 25 points and a then career-high 23 rebounds in a 91–84 loss to the Boston Celtics.
January 23, 2018: Named Western Conference All-Star Reserve
On January 23, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve, marking a significant achievement in his career.
March 20, 2018: NBA-Best 60th Double-Double
On March 20, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his NBA-best 60th double-double with 30 points and 10 rebounds in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
March 28, 2018: Franchise-Record 56 Points
On March 28, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 56 points and added 15 rebounds in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.
April 11, 2018: Playoff Berth
On April 11, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 14 rebounds in an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets, clinching Minnesota's first playoff berth since 2004.
September 23, 2018: Towns signs super-maximum extension with the Timberwolves
On September 23, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns signed a five-year, $158 million super-maximum contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
January 12, 2019: Towns records career-high 27 rebounds
On January 12, 2019, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 27 points and recorded a career-high 27 rebounds in a 110–106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
October 23, 2019: Towns scores 36 points in season opener
On October 23, 2019, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 36 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, blocked 3 shots, and recorded 3 steals in a 127–126 win over the Brooklyn Nets in the first game of Minnesota's season.
March 2020: Towns begins dating Jordyn Woods
In March 2020, Karl-Anthony Towns began dating Jordyn Woods.
April 2020: Towns' mother dies from COVID-19 complications
In April 2020, Karl-Anthony Towns' mother died from complications of COVID-19.
December 27, 2020: Towns joins Hall-of-Famers in NBA history
On December 27, 2020, Karl-Anthony Towns became one of only five players in NBA history to accumulate over 8,000 points, 4,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in 360 games or less.
January 2021: Towns contracts COVID-19
In mid-January 2021, Karl-Anthony Towns contracted COVID-19 and subsequently missed 13 games.
January 9, 2022: Towns scores season-high 40 points
On January 9, 2022, Karl-Anthony Towns scored a then season-high 40 points, along with nine rebounds and seven assists, in a 141–123 victory over the Houston Rockets.
July 7, 2022: Towns signs contract extension
On July 7, 2022, Karl-Anthony Towns signed a four-year, $224 million contract extension.
November 28, 2022: Towns exits game with calf injury
On November 28, 2022, Karl-Anthony Towns exited a game against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter due to a non-contact calf injury.
2022: NBA Three-Point Contest winner
In 2022, Karl-Anthony Towns became the first center to win the NBA Three-Point Contest, showcasing his versatility and shooting skills.
July 2023: Towns confirms presence at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
In July 2023, Karl-Anthony Towns confirmed his presence at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where he averaged 24.4 points and 8 rebounds over five games.
November 18, 2023: Towns scores 29 points, makes game-winning layup
On November 18, 2023, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 29 points and made a game-winning lay-up in a 121–120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
January 22, 2024: Towns scores career-high 62 points
On January 22, 2024, Karl-Anthony Towns scored a career-high and Timberwolves franchise-record 62 points, with 44 of those coming in the first half, in a 128–125 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
October 2, 2024: Towns Traded to the New York Knicks
On October 2, 2024, Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to the New York Knicks as part of a three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets.
2024: Traded to the Knicks
After nine seasons with the Timberwolves, in 2024 Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to the New York Knicks before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season and lead the team to the Western Conference finals, their first appearance in 20 years.
2024: Towns receives Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
In 2024, Karl-Anthony Towns received the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award from the NBA for his social justice work, particularly advocating for voting rights and supporting Minnesota's legislation to restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals. He also produced a short documentary, Forgiving Johnny, about the justice system.
January 25, 2025: Towns named All-Star starter
On January 25, 2025, Karl-Anthony Towns was named as an Eastern Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
June 4, 2025: Towns undergoes treatment and surgery
On June 4, 2025, it was announced that Karl-Anthony Towns had undergone treatment for a bruised left knee, and surgery to repair ligament damage in his left finger.
November 3, 2025: Towns reaches milestone
On November 3, 2025, Karl-Anthony Towns became the 6th player in NBA history to reach 15,000 points, 7,000 rebounds, and 2,000 assists before the age of 30.
December 16, 2025: Towns earns selection to All-Tournament Team
On December 16, 2025, Karl-Anthony Towns posted 16 points and 11 rebounds to help the Knicks secure a 124–113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final, earning selection to the All-Tournament Team.
December 25, 2025: Towns and Jordyn Woods announce engagement
On December 25, 2025, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods announced their engagement after being in a relationship for five years.
February 1, 2026: Towns Named All-Star
On February 1, 2026, Karl-Anthony Towns was named to his sixth All-Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve.
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