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Five things Timberwolves fans need to know about Karl-Anthony Towns

By George Rinaldi

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 11, 2016 at 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. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 11, 2016 at 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. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 15: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves blocks a shot against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks on January 15, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 15: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves blocks a shot against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks on January 15, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. He’s the big brother we all want

Not just because of his height and fame, Karl-Anthony Towns has always proven he’d be the perfect big brother.

The main reason? Well…

https://twitter.com/AlyshaTsuji/status/873292338952417281

Jokes aside, Towns has made sure he does his fair share for the community since going pro in 2015.

That same Christmas, Towns launched the aptly named – “My Brother’s Keeper” – which tied in with the idea of mentoring young kids.

He also played a part in a shoe drive where he bought new kicks for those in desperate need of some footwear, something he himself organized:

"[I’m] just finding ways to give back. There’s only so much you can do and I’m trying to make sure I have every channel open to help people."

Towns even went the extra mile whilst crossing over from Kentucky to Minneapolis.

The big man became a volunteer at REED Academy, a program based in New Jersey toward kids with autism. His mom said of his kind acts to Bleacher Report that:

"Karl will never think he’s bigger and better than anyone."

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