We know Russell Westbrook as Mr. Triple Double for his exceptional career-long statistics. Wherein he accomplished what we could not even imagine before. Averaging triple-doubles in the past three out of four seasons made it very normal for fans to see a triple-double against his name on the box score. However, now that his prime is declining, and he is not putting up those numbers anymore, he is facing a lot of criticism for his inefficiency.
Among the criticizes, is former Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl Anthony Towns. Towns has been in the news for several reasons this season. From his absurd claims about being the best shooting big in the league to now calling out Westbrook for “chasing” his stats. Towns instantly received backlash from the NBA community including NBA stars like Draymond Green and Joel Embiid.
Karl-Anthony Towns accuses Russell Westbrook of chasing stats
“He definitely gets his stats. He chases stats, but I think he’s a hell of a player though. … I just think that sometimes he plays too quick. He tries to do too much.”https://t.co/K7jTRdbdgz
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) December 27, 2021
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Karl Anthony Towns gets criticized for taking a dig at Russell Westbrook
They broke this news on the internet that Karl accused Westbrook of chasing stats and doing ‘too much’. Subsequently, NBA stars like Draymond Green and Joel Embiid decided they would not sit by and watch the disrespect. While Westbrook clearly admitted that he is no longer concerned with who says what about his game, Embiid and Green had no room to entertain the disrespect.
Green first responded on Instagram calling out Towns for doing what he accuses Westbrook of doing. However, Green had a coherent message that Towns should stop referring to the NBA as a “brotherhood” when he’s taking such shots at his own “bros”.
Simultaneously, Joel Embiid had a more aggressive message for Towns. He said to Towns on Instagram, “You’ve been a p*ssy your whole life”. He even called him out for never making the playoffs and the fact that he is in no position to disrespect someone else. Embiid even hinted at knowing some secrets about Towns which he refused to reveal since he told Towns, “I ain’t gonna put your business out..”
Joel Embiid and Draymond Green sticking up for Russell Westbrook after KAT’s comments >>>> pic.twitter.com/wABm0SCNKk
— J 🐳 (@RockTheBabyRuss) December 27, 2021
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What does this mean for Karl Anthony Towns?
Karl Anthony Towns grew up watching Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook play. Since he was the highest-rated prospect (No. 1 Pick) from his draft class, Towns came into the league expecting a lot of success. However, he, unfortunately, has seen none since he joined the Timberwolves.
Therefore, do you think his trio with D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards could finally lead the franchise to some glory? Moreover, does the excitement of that potential glory give him the right to criticize veterans in the NBA? Let us know what you think about it.
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