Nine years, 573 games, and a legacy that will endure. Karl-Anthony Towns departs the Minnesota Timberwolves as an icon. Few players stick with a single team for multiple seasons. When a hooper is as fierce as KAT, trade offers are tempting. Yet, to choose one side and stay for so long is a rare sight. Towns’ commitment to the T-Wolves sets him apart in the high-octane world of basketball.

But now that the time has come, Karl-Anthony Towns has to say his toughest goodbye. When he joined the Wolves back in 2015 he was first overall draft pick. He was a Knicks fan then, he is a Knicks now. So, you can say Towns is about to live his dream. However, it was the Timberwolves that reshaped his career. The journey to reach the pinnacle wasn’t easy as he came from a struggling background. But, Karl remained bold with his commitments. No wonder he’s a 4x NBA All-Star!

So finally, Towns has taken to social media to pen down his last message for Minnesota. Starting with “To the Timberwolves family:” the Edison native wrote an emotional farewell message to his fans and teammates. Expressing his gratitude, Karl-Anthony Towns said: “Nine years ago, I arrived in Minnesota as a young man with a dream. Little did I know that this place would become my home, and its people would become my family. Your love, support, and unwavering loyalty have fueled my journey and inspired me to be the best player I could be…You’ll always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for everything. KAT.”

The emotions and reality seem to be kicking in (at last). Fans had been eager to know what Towns was feeling since his blockbuster trade. And here we are, with napkins dabbed in our eyes, saying a heartfelt, “Good luck for your next journey” to KAT. We’re sure he’ll be fine in his new home and create the ultimate lethal pair with Jalen Brunson. Meanwhile, some information about the trade has come to the surface.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ trade details show a 3-team deal involving the Knicks, Hornets, and Timberwolves

The New York Knicks reportedly sent two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets to facilitate the smooth trade of 4x NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the three teams are working closely to finalize the deal before the start of the season, which was expanded Monday night to include additional compensation. The Hornets are supposed to receive another set of second-round picks from the Timberwolves. They are also to receive, DaQuan Jeffries, Charlie Brown, and Duane Washington Jr. from the Knicks.

On Friday it was announced that the Timberwolves agreed to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks. In return, they will receive Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop, and a first-round pick. The Knicks will also gain the draft rights to 2023 second-round pick James Nnaji from the Hornets. Well, it looks like the trade might have come into the picture because of KAT! Acquiring him would give a massive boost to the Knicks’ championship dreams. BetMGM Sportsbook suggests that Jalen Brunson & Co.’s possibility to win the 2024/25 season may have spiked from plus-900 to plus-700. This means, with the addition of Towns, the Knickerbockers might be able to clinch the Larry O’Brien for the first time in five decades!

Well, it’s never too early and never too late to hope for the best. As Karl-Anthony Towns prepares himself to embark on a new journey, leaving behind the Minnesota Timberwolves, new challenges will stand before him. However, knowing what the power forward can do on the court- he should be alright. Meanwhile, fans can’t wait to see the 28YO in a new jersey for the first time in nine years. Everything is summing up for his grand debut with the Knicks. Are you feeling the excitement too?