Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns says he is 'one of the best offensive players' in NBA history
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Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t just think he’s one of the best offensive players in the NBA right now, but in history.
This statement from Towns came when prompted by CBS Sports to ease any panic from Wolves fans about pairing up with Rudy Gobert, who the Jazz traded to Minnesota for multiple draft picks this offseason. After all, both players are centers, so it will be interesting to see how that plays out.
Towns see no issues.
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Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves participates in an offseason workout at Proactive Sports Performance on August 23, 2022 in Westlake Village, California. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
"I think I’m one of the best offensive players and talents the NBA has ever seen. So putting us together gives us really a whole spectrum of talent to use," he said.
There is no doubt Towns must be versatile on both ends of the court with Gobert around now, but the former first overall pick has shown that he can work on the perimeter well. At 6-foot-11, Towns shoots better than most at the same height and can defend guards if need be.
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While it’s an adjustment from working more in the paint, Towns is confident he can make this not only work but be a pairing that thrives in the NBA. Because that’s the type of person and teammate he is.
Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves participates in an offseason workout at Proactive Sports Performance on August 23, 2022 in Westlake Village, California. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
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