Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks remains surprised about his trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, even after more than a year.
The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 137-114 at Madison Square Garden, with Towns delivering an outstanding performance to lead his team to a dominant home win.
“I'm still stunned, I mean, I'm still stunned. It's weird,” Towns admitted following the game, as reported by ESPN's Vincent Goodwill.
The trade sent shockwaves through the NBA but ultimately benefited both teams, with each reaching the Conference Finals. Towns has been essential for the Knicks, averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds per game, and shooting 52.6% from the field.
“I feel more like a Knick now after everything we went through last year, but it's weird to see that Wolves jersey — especially the fire black one — and not see ‘Towns' on the back of it,” Towns shared.
He spent nine seasons in Minneapolis before the trade, marking a significant transition in his career.
Following this win, the Knicks improved their record to 5-3 and aim to build momentum for the rest of the season.
Summary: Karl-Anthony Towns continues to process his surprising trade from the Timberwolves to the Knicks, where he has become a key player and feels increasingly at home.