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., known as KAT, is a Dominican-American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Towns began his international career early, joining the Dominican Republic national team at 16. His NBA career began after being drafted first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2015 NBA draft.

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

1972: Bob McAdoo won Rookie of the Year

In 1972-73, Bob McAdoo won the Rookie of the Year for the Buffalo Braves.

1973: Ernie DiGregorio won Rookie of the Year

In 1973-74, Ernie DiGregorio won the Rookie of the Year for the Buffalo Braves.

April 20, 1994: Shaquille O'Neal - 50 points and 15 rebounds in a game

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

2004: Timberwolves Playoff Appearance

On April 11, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns win clinched Minnesota a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

2008: Youngest Player with 30/10 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: Led St. Joseph High School to State Championship

In 2012, as a freshman at St. Joseph High School, Karl-Anthony Towns led the basketball team to a state championship, earning the top position in the ESPN 25 national ranking of high school players.

January 6, 2013: Recorded Quadruple-Double

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

2013: Led St. Joseph High School to State Championship

In 2013, Karl-Anthony Towns led his high school team to another state championship.

January 5, 2014: Recorded Quadruple-Double

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

December 2014: Andrew Wiggins Received Rookie of the Month Honors

In December 2014, teammate Andrew Wiggins received NBA Rookie of the Month honors.

2014: Andrew Wiggins won Rookie of the Year

Andrew Wiggins won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2014–15. With Towns winning the award in the following year, Minnesota became the first team with back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners since the Buffalo Braves.

2014: Led St. Joseph High School to State Championship

In 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns again led his high school team to a state championship.

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' Franchise Record of 52 points

On March 28, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 56 points, surpassing Mo Williams' franchise record of 52 points set on January 13, 2015, against the Indiana Pacers.

February 2015: Andrew Wiggins Received Rookie of the Month Honors

In February 2015, teammate Andrew Wiggins received NBA Rookie of the Month honors.

2015: Named Rookie of the Year

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

March 8, 2017: 100th Career Double-Double

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: 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 to set a franchise record for points in a season.

November 15, 2017: Victory Over Spurs on 22nd Birthday

On November 15, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds for Minnesota on his 22nd birthday, helping the Timberwolves end a 12-game losing streak to the San Antonio Spurs with a 98–86 victory.

December 14, 2017: 30/10/5/5 Game Against Kings

On December 14, 2017, Karl-Anthony Towns against the Sacramento Kings, had 30 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and five blocks, joining Kevin Garnett as the only Wolves players to collect 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 5+ blocks 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 in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.

April 11, 2018: Timberwolves Clinched Playoff Berth

On April 11, 2018, Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 14 rebounds in an overtime win over the Denver Nuggets, clinching Minnesota a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

January 12, 2019: Towns Records Career-High 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 Elite NBA Company

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 the 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 and Franchise Record with 62 Points

On January 22, 2024, Karl-Anthony Towns put up 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 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 advocating for voting rights and his involvement in 'Forgiving Johnny'.

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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, marking a significant honor in his career.