Earlier this week, the New York Knicks completed their blockbuster tradewith the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In the deal, they landed All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns, who had spent his entire nine-year career in Minnesota.
NBA legend Charles Barkley gave his reaction to the trade interview with The Jim Jackson Show.
Barkley: “I really like the Karl-Anthony Towns trade for the Knicks. I really do. I think that his size, his shooting ability, the pressure. He don’t have to be the star. I give Wes and those guys credit for going out and getting him. Hopefully, this will put a chip on his shoulder…. He gotta come there and be really pissed off. I think it’s a great piece for the Knicks.”
Towns finished last season with averages of 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point range in 62 games.
He has a chance to be an excellent co-star next to point guard Jalen Brunson.
The Knicks also have Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson.