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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Has 'Superstar' Aspirations

Karl-Anthony Towns has high hopes for the New York Knicks.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images / Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is doing a lot in his first season with the team.

The 10-year veteran is averaging 24.8 points and 13.9 rebounds per game for the Knicks, establishing himself as one of the best centers in the game.

Even though his numbers have been impressive, Towns has bigger goals for himself and the Knicks.

“I got more I could give and do and play better," Towns said h/t Posting and Toasting. "I just want to be a superstar in my role, whatever that role may be for our team, and actually be the five here. And I just want to be the best I could.”

Towns has had to adjust from nine years with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including the last two playing the power forward position, to moving back to center now that Rudy Gobert is no longer his teammate in the frontcourt.

That change has come with its fair share of challenges, but at the end of the day, Towns is chasing the same greatness he always was.

Ever since he entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Towns has dealt with his fair share of critics. His time with the Wolves had its fair share of ups and downs, and even though he helped the team reach the Western Conference Finals in his last season, the team felt he wasn't worth investing in further.

Now, Towns has a chance to prove the Wolves wrong by reaching that peak of potential with the Knicks. With New York holding a better record at the moment compared to Minnesota, Towns is already showing that trading him may have been a mistake.

Towns has another chance to prove the Wolves wrong when he plays against them for the first time tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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