NBA: All-Time starting 5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Center – Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns has only been in the NBA since 2015 but he is already one of the best players in Timberwolves history. Towns already ranks as seventh in scoring, fourth in rebounds and blocks, and ninth in three-points made in the franchise leaderboards. If he stays and accomplishes more in Timberwolves uniform, he could be even greater than Kevin Garnett.

Towns has led the Timberwolves to the playoffs once in 2018, helping end a 13-year drought. He also made his first All-Star game that season, as well as the All-NBA Third Team, adding it to his 2016 Rookie of the Year Award. Towns has a long way to go and he has not hit his prime but if continues to improve, he will end not only the best player in franchise history but also of his generation.

Honorable Mention: Center – Al Jefferson

When Kevin Garnett was dealt to the Boston Celtics in 2008, Al Jefferson was part of that trade. He carried the Timberwolves for three seasons, posting career-best numbers in 2009. During that season, Jefferson averaged 23.1 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game.