NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center
Nov 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center

Minnesota Timberwolves

KAT

Even though the Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to a bit of a false start, the Minnesota Timberwolves should be happy that they can wake up knowing that Karl-Anthony Towns is on their team.

Towns is an absolute unicorn. He’s the type of player that you see once, maybe twice, a generation. The Wolves are lucky to have him. Towns, at 21 years old, is averaging 22 points and nine rebounds per game.

He’s the team’s best player and is a great centerpiece for the future. Even if the Wolves fall flat on their face this season, they know they have their franchise player for years to come. They can hang their hat on that.