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. (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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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: Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2014, Karl-Anthony Towns was named the Gatorade Player of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performance and achievements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.