Karl-Anthony Towns’ max contract kicks in this season...
And he’s earning it. After a 36 point, 14 rebound performance in the season opener, Towns topped it Friday night against Charlotte: 37 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists. He’s also been more active on the defensive end.
KARL. ANTHONY. TOWNS.
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 26, 2019
37 PTS / 15 REB / 72.2 FG%
Unreal. pic.twitter.com/NXP73VG4jL
The @Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns is just the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 35 points and 10 rebounds in each of his first two games of a season. The others are Wilt Chamberlain (3x), Karl Malone (2x), Elgin Baylor, Moses Malone, and Anthony Davis.
— Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) October 26, 2019
More importantly, because of his play the Timberwolves are off to a 2-0 start. Minnesota has playoff aspirations and it needs a start like this to get in the mix early in the West.
