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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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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 7: Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team and his girlfriend Kawahine Andrade attend day 11 of the 2017 French Open, second Grand Slam of the season at Roland Garros stadium on June 7, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 7: Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team and his girlfriend Kawahine Andrade attend day 11 of the 2017 French Open, second Grand Slam of the season at Roland Garros stadium on June 7, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

1. He loves sports

Aside from basketball, Towns has always been a keen lover of all things sport.

When a rookie, he took to Target Field to toss the first pitch between the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels.

Towns has always had a love of baseball and was a Little Leaguer in Piscataway despite his obvious build for the NBA.

In fact, it was Piscataway’s Little League’s manager Rob Hollan that nicknamed him Big KAT, which has since stuck with the pro-NBA player.

Holland also referred to Karl as:

"A big teddy bear. He was quiet, laid back, and was a great teammate […] he loved being on the field."

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Not only does he hold a fondness for baseball, but he is also pictured above enjoying the tennis at Roland Garros in a Paris-Saint Germain’ soccer kit. A true sportsman.

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