When Karl-Anthony Towns entered the league, the skill set expected of him was very different to the one the All-Star shows us now. Coming out of Kentucky, the first overall pick was known as a defensive force with a raw offensive game. However, his offensive game was borderline-elite from day one, and he has had trouble converting that staunch defense to the big leagues.
When he got his first taste of NBA Summer League action, the transcendent 7-footer displayed another tantalizing talent that had Timberwolves fans salivating: a penchant for spectacular passing. In the very earliest days of what would become an already brilliant career, Towns looked like he would stroll into the league as one of the best post-passers around:
While riding the ups and downs of his first three NBA seasons, Towns has become a dominant three-level scorer, a ferocious rebounder, and an improved defender.