5 NBA players who could be first time All-Stars

By Greg Patuto | Nov 21, 2016

Nov 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Andrew Wiggins (22) in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-99. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles the ball as Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) defends during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns was selected first overall by the Timberwolves in the 2015 NBA Draft. It was clear that he was going to be an NBA stud ever since high school. He attended St. Joseph’s high school in Metuchen, New Jersey and being from New Jersey I had the pleasure of watching him throughout high school and even competing against him. It was never a question that he was going to be an NBA player, it was just a matter of time.

Towns won the NBA Rookie of the Year award last season and in his second season, he already looks like a veteran. Towns is averaging 22.3 points and 9 rebounds per game. He has shown ability to shoot mid-range and 3-point jumpers, take the ball to the basket and dominate people down low. Towns has found a home in Minnesota and they don’t look like they are going to let him leave.

Towns can make something special happen in Minnesota along with Andrew Wiggins over the next few seasons. As for personal goals, Towns could check one off of his list this year. The All-Star game seems like a lock for Towns who has emerged as one of the league’s best young talent. Whenever there is a conversation on who to start a franchise with, Towns is selected often because of his amazing talent at such a young age.

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It was never a question on who would be selected first overall in 2015, it was just what team would get the chance to draft KAT. Because of his leap in production and his popularity, Towns seems like a sure thing to get to New Orleans this year.

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