Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns told reporters on Monday that he is "blessed to be alive and talking right now" after being involved in a car accident that forced him to enter concussion protocol last week.
The two-time All-Star missed Minnesota's games against the Knicks and Bucks. This marked the first two games Towns, currently in his fourth year, has missed in his entire career.
"It could have been much worse," Towns said. "In all honesty, should not have made it out like I did, but I'm glad I did."
According to FOX Sports 9's Jeff Wald, Towns and a team trainer were rear-ended by a semi truck traveling 35-45 miles per hour on the 35W when the accident occurred.