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Who is the face of the Timberwolves franchise?

By Max Neuhaus

BLOOMINGTON, MN - JUNE 29: Tom Thibobeau introduces Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves to the public during a press conference at the Mall of America on June 29, 2017 in Bloomington, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, MN - JUNE 29: Tom Thibobeau introduces Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves to the public during a press conference at the Mall of America on June 29, 2017 in Bloomington, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 6: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves signs autographs for fans before a game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 6, 2016 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 6: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves signs autographs for fans before a game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 6, 2016 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. Karl Anthony Towns

He has been the face of the franchise since he was drafted number-one-overall in 2015. Being the first #1 pick in franchise history, Towns has lived up to that and then some.

While amassing impressive stats throughout his two-year career, the former Kentucky Wildcat has shown the ability to grow his game. From his rookie year to year two, he improved basically every statistical measure that matters in the NBA, especially offensively.  

Last season, Towns even did something the no other player in NBA history has done:

Just let that sink in for a second. No other player in NBA history. Ever. Yet, he was still denied a spot on the All-NBA Third Team.

His defensive numbers, however, are a different story. On NBA.com, Towns defensive rating is 110.8. That number puts him in the same company as Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose defensively — in other words, not exactly great company.

While his defensive numbers aren’t as outstanding as his offensive numbers are, he is a franchise cornerstone. KAT has all the talent on the floor and charisma off the floor to represent the franchise.

Even before Butler came to town, making this team relevant in the national landscape, Towns was already all over the place. He has appeared in commercials for Foot Locker, Kit Kat, and NBA 2K17. Being able to have a brand off the court is just as important as having people know who you are on the court.

Karl-Anthony Towns is already a star and is getting pretty close to superstar status. Now, a run with Butler and Wiggins should make that dream a reality.

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Just remember, this is Towns’ team. (Not that it matters all that much.)

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