Karl Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
He’s already a man amongst boys. Averaging 21.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and three assists, KAT is the cream of the crop of the new hybrid NBA center.
The ability to play down low and also stretch the floor offensively started with only power forwards, but KAT is showing that there is no mold you have to follow to be a successful big man.
The famous “Who do you pick to start your NBA franchise?” game has had a shift in its power rankings this year, and you can thank Towns for that.
Numerous NBA analysts and writers have picked KAT as their new centerpiece if they had to build a team from scratch. Getting an NBA All-Star bid in 2017 would put another milestone in the young superstar’s very early legacy.