Karl-Anthony Towns Changed His Tone — And The Timberwolves’ Trajectory Along With It

The Three-Time All-Star heard all the noise. Now, it’s shaping up to be a thing of the past.

Karl-Anthony Towns has heard all the noise.

“He’s an empty calories guy.”

“He’s a whiner.”

“He’s all bark and no bite.”

“He’s soft.”

“He’s not a leader.”

“He’ll never win in Minnesota.”

This year, the engine driving the Minnesota Timberwolves is coming for it all, putting that noise in the background and his generational game center stage.