Andrew Wiggins took home rookie of the year honors for the first time in franchise history last season. Karl-Anthony Towns' took his turn accepting the award on Tuesday, which he won unanimously with all 130 first place votes. In the process, Minnesota became the first team with back-to-back winners since the Buffalo Braves in 1974.
It was only a matter of time before Karl-Anthony Towns was going to be named rookie of the year after his stunning first NBA season.
The dominant, tantalizing rookie center from Kentucky's powerhouse program — drafted number one overall last summer after blowing away the Wolves' brass during his pre-draft workout — was sensational from the start.