Why Karl-Anthony Towns is ‘so proud’ of Anthony Edwards
Karl-Anthony Towns he still cares about his ex Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Anthony Edwardsand the bond between the two remains strong despite Towns now wearing New York Knicks blue. The big man recently started watching Edwards develop one of the league’s most generational talents.
In a recent interview on The Young Man & the Three podcast, shared by ClutchPoints on X, formerly Twitter, Towns revealed his sincere admiration for Edwards. “It makes me so proud to see him doing well. My driver drives by the Adidas store a lot, just to see the Anthony Edwards sign,” Towns said. He added that watching Edwards progress makes him feel like a proud big brother.
The five-time All-Star explained that he took on a mentoring role with Edwards during their time together in Minnesotahelping guide him through the challenges of NBA life. Their relationship developed into something deeper than just being teammates, with Towns embracing the big brother role as Edwards evolved from promising rookie to MVP candidate.
When asked what makes Edwards special, Towns pointed to more than physical gifts.
“His desire, his mind. I think his charisma and stuff is what makes people lean in to hear what he has to say. But his desire to be great keeps people in his ecosystem,” Towns explained.
Towns believes Edwards has mastered the balance between attracting fans with his personality and keeping them engaged through elite play.
Edwards led the NBA with 320 three-pointers during the 2024-25 season and finished third in Clutch Player of the Year voting while helping Minnesota reach the Western Conference Finals, where they were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games.
The two most recently faced off in a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 9, when the Knicks won 100-95 in overtime. Towns had 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Edwards led Minnesota with 17 points. They will meet again twice during the regular season as both pursue championship aspirations with their respective teams.
2025-10-16 19:05:00
