""I'm still stunned, I mean, I'm still stunned. It's weird," Towns said following the Knicks' 137-114 win over his former team Wednesday night. "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 spent nine seasons in Minneapolis before the blockbuster trade that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves in exchange for Towns on the eve of last year's training camp. It was shocking because the Timberwolves had advanced to their first Western Conference finals since the Garnett era (2004), and Towns looked to be a cornerstone piece next to Anthony Edwards after years of struggling."
Karl-Anthony Towns was traded from Minnesota to New York a year ago and still feels stunned by the move. He says he feels more like a Knick after last season's experiences, yet sees Wolves throwback jerseys and misses seeing his name on the back. Towns spent nine seasons in Minneapolis before a blockbuster deal that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota. Minnesota had reached the Western Conference finals and Towns had been expected to be a cornerstone alongside Anthony Edwards. The Knicks acquired Towns as a complement to Jalen Brunson while the Wolves aimed to reduce salary to avoid the luxury-tax apron. Towns continues to feel a strong connection with his former franchise and praises its current play.
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