Karl-Anthony Towns NBA History Loss Dallas Mavericks

NBA GMs once favored Karl-Anthony Towns over Durant and LeBron, but he's now struggling in the playoffs with historic shooting woes.

In a surprising turn of events, nearly half of NBA general managers once believed that Karl-Anthony Towns was a more desirable player to build a franchise around than superstars Kevin Durant and LeBron James. This bold take from the 2016-17 survey seems like a distant memory now, as Towns, a four-time All-Star, has not quite reached the lofty expectations set for him. Despite his undeniable talent, Towns has taken on a secondary role for the Minnesota Timberwolves, with rising star Anthony Edwards emerging as the team's new leader.

While Towns has been a key contributor to the Timberwolves' recent success, including a sweep of the Phoenix Suns and a victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the playoffs, his performance in the Western Conference Finals has been lackluster. Facing a 3-0 series deficit against the Dallas Mavericks, Towns has struggled at an unprecedented level, particularly in the team's latest loss where he shot just 27% from the field and missed all of his three-point attempts.

StatMamba reports that Towns currently holds the record for the lowest three-point percentage in NBA history during a conference finals series, with a minimum of five attempts. His shooting woes have been a cause for concern for the Timberwolves, who are fighting to stay alive in the playoffs. As they face elimination in the next game against the Mavericks, Towns will need to step up his performance if he hopes to lead his team to victory and avoid an early exit from the postseason.