Karl-Anthony Towns's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Karl-Anthony Towns.

Karl-Anthony Towns Jr., or KAT, is a Dominican-American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. Prior to his NBA career, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Towns was selected first overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has also represented the Dominican Republic on their national team since the age of 16.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1972: Buffalo Braves back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners

In 1972, the Buffalo Braves had Bob McAdoo as Rookie of the Year.

1973: Buffalo Braves back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners

In 1973, the Buffalo Braves had Ernie DiGregorio as Rookie of the Year.

April 20, 1994: Shaquille O'Neal recorded 50 points and 15 rebounds

On March 28, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns became the youngest player with 50 points and 15 rebounds in a game since Shaquille O'Neal on April 20, 1994, against the Timberwolves.

2004: Playoff Appearance

On April 11, 2018, the Timberwolves clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2004.

2008: Youngest player with 30 points and 10 rebounds since Kevin Durant

On January 29, 2016, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 32 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to the Utah Jazz, becoming the youngest player to have 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game since Kevin Durant did so in 2008.

2012: Won State Championship

In 2012, as a freshman at St. Joseph High School, Karl-Anthony Towns led the basketball team to a state championship.

January 6, 2013: Recorded first quadruple-double

On January 6, 2013, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a quadruple-double with 16 points, 17 rebounds, 11 blocks, and 11 assists.

2013: Won State Championship

In 2013, Karl-Anthony Towns led his team to win another state title.

January 5, 2014: Recorded second quadruple-double

On January 5, 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his second quadruple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, 12 blocks, and 10 assists.

December 2014: Andrew Wiggins Rookie of the Month

In December 2014, Andrew Wiggins was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

2014: Andrew Wiggins wins Rookie of the Year

In 2014, Andrew Wiggins won the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

2014: Won State Championship

In 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns led his team to win another state title.

2014: Named Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns was named the Gatorade Player of the Year.

January 13, 2015: Mo Williams scored 52 points

On March 28, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns surpassed Mo Williams' franchise record of 52 points set on January 13, 2015, against the Indiana Pacers.

February 2015: Andrew Wiggins Rookie of the Month

In February 2015, Andrew Wiggins was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

2015: Ranked as top prospect

In 2015, ESPN had ranked Karl-Anthony Towns as the top prospect in the 2015 recruiting class.

2015: Named Rookie of the Year

In 2015, Karl-Anthony Towns was named the Rookie of the Year for the 2015–16 season.

November 30, 2016: Career-high 47 points against Knicks

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: Scored 29 points and 14 rebounds against Clippers

On March 8, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 14 rebounds in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his 100th career double-double.

April 11, 2017: Set 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.

December 14, 2017: Joined Kevin Garnett in Timberwolves Record

On December 14, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks against the Sacramento Kings, joining Kevin Garnett as the only Timberwolves players with those stats in a single game.

January 23, 2018: Named Western Conference All-Star Reserve

On January 23, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve.

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 against Hawks

On March 28, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 56 points and added 15 rebounds, marking his league-leading 63rd double-double, as the Timberwolves beat the Atlanta Hawks.

April 11, 2018: Clinched playoff spot for Timberwolves

On April 11, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Timberwolves clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2004 with a win over the Denver Nuggets.

January 12, 2019: Towns recorded a career-high 27 rebounds

On January 12, 2019, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 27 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in a 110–106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

December 27, 2020: Towns joins Hall-of-Famers

On December 27, 2020, Karl-Anthony Towns joined Hall-of-Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan, Elgin Baylor and David Robinson as the only players in NBA history to accumulate over 8,000 points, 4,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists in 360 games or less.

2022: Won NBA Three-Point Contest

In 2022, Karl-Anthony Towns became the first center to win the NBA Three-Point Contest.

January 22, 2024: Towns Sets Career-High and Franchise Record with 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. His 44 points set a record for the most points scored in a half in Timberwolves franchise history.

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, including advocating for voting rights and producing a documentary about the justice system.

2024: Led Timberwolves to Western Conference Finals

In 2024, Towns led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals, marking their first appearance in 20 years.

January 25, 2025: Towns Named as All-Star Game Starter

On January 25, 2025, Karl-Anthony Towns was named as an Eastern Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

November 3, 2025: Towns Reaches Milestone

On November 3, 2025, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 33 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in a 119–102 win over the Washington Wizards. He became only 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: Knicks secure victory in NBA Cup Final

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.