Karl-Anthony Towns was the first overall pick in the 2015 draft and has since been one of the most polarizing players in Minnesota Timberwolves history. He has been a unicorn big man who can score seemingly at will but, tends to struggle when the lights shine bright. Now after the blockbuster trade that sent him to the New York Knicks, he gets a fresh start on a surefire finals contender in the East.
When Towns is on his game, he can be one of the best-scoring big men in the league. But when he struggles and things aren’t going his way, he appears borderline, unplayable. A change of scenery might be the best thing for Towns as he reunites with former coach Tom Thibodeau. Let’s analyze how you should value Karl-Anthony Towns in your fantasy draft in 2024.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Production In Minnesota
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Karl-Anthony Towns was the main focal point of the offense in Minnesota since coming into the league. His role changed as Anthony Edwards morphed into a superstar and took over as the top scorer for Minnesota, but KAT was still the second scoring option.
Towns has achieved several records and accolades throughout his career in Minnesota. He is a 4-time All-Star, 2-time All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year in 2015. Towns also holds the Wolves’ record for points in a single game with 62 in 2024.
In 2024, Karl-Anthony Towns per-game averages were 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers made. He was ranked 9th in fantasy points for all power forwards last season. Before Rudy Gobert came to Minnesota, Towns was a walking double-double. Towns will move back to center in New York but his three-point volume should still be high.
Karl-Anthony Towns 2024 Projections
Karl-Anthony Towns has stayed consistent even after switching from center to power forward a few years ago. He projects as a top 10 fantasy center and top 20 fantasy player overall. Even in a reduced role over the past few seasons, Towns should be taken in the early rounds as a versatile big man with increased minutes in New York.
According to Lineup Experts, Towns’ projected averages are 20.9 points, nine rebounds, and three assists per game in 74 games. That would give him a projected average of 40.35 fantasy points per game in the 2024-2025 season. Karl-Anthony Towns is the second option on offense but should have plenty of opportunities to score with teams loading up on Jalen Brunson.
Final Thoughts
At this point in his career, Karl-Anthony Towns is who he is. He can carry a team and score any way he wants or commit unnecessary fouls and sabotage the game. Regardless, he is one of the most talented players on the court and will almost certainly give you close to 20 and 10 on a nightly basis.
Towns didn’t miss a single game in his first three seasons in the league. Since then, he has missed large chunks of games in multiple seasons. That is all a part of being in the league as long as he has but if Towns and the Knicks want to succeed, he needs to be reliable and stay healthy. Minnesota made it to the Western Conference Finals last season and Towns was a major contributor. A healthy Karl-Anthony Towns is good for the Knicks and your fantasy lineup in 2024-2025.
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