Karl-Anthony Towns

Professional Basketball Player

Dominican-American Piscataway, New Jersey, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
NationalityDominican-American
Date of Birth15/11/1995
Age30 years
BirthplacePiscataway, New Jersey, USA

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKarl-Anthony Towns Jr.
Also Known AsKAT
Current TeamNew York Knicks
PositionCenter
Jersey Number32
NBA Experience11 Years

Physical Stats & More

Height7'0"
Weight248 lbs

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolSt. Joseph High School
CollegeUniversity of Kentucky

Personal Life

FatherKarl Towns Sr.
MotherJacqueline Cruz
Father's BackgroundBasketball player at Monmouth University

Relationships & More

Previous RelationshipKawahine Andrade (model)
Current RelationshipJordyn Woods
EngagementDecember 2025

Family

Parents
  • Karl Towns Sr.
  • Jacqueline Cruz

Career

Draft2015 NBA Draft, Round 1, Pick 1 by Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA Rookie of the Year2016
NBA All-Star5 selections (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
NBA All-Rookie First Team2015-2016
Notable AchievementFirst player in NBA history to record 36 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, 0 turnovers while shooting 75% from field
Career Stats
Points Per Game22.8
Rebounds Per Game11.1
Assists Per Game3.1

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Recorded rare quadruple doubles (double-digit points, rebounds, assists, blocks) twice in high school
2. Named to Dominican Republic national team at age 16
3. Helped Kentucky Wildcats win 38 straight games before losing to Wisconsin in Final Four
4. Joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan, Elgin Baylor, and David Robinson as only players to accumulate 8,000+ points, 4,000+ rebounds, 1,000+ assists in 360 games or less
5. Joined Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain as only centers with 60-point, 15-rebound game
6. Holds Timberwolves franchise records for single-game points (62) and most points in a half (44)
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