Karl-Anthony Towns named 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year #KiaNBARookieoftheYear

Karl-Anthony Towns Rookie of the YearIf there is a franchise that needs hope and a major change, it is the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves need something to believe in and they have it in their young core. Minnesota boasts two number one picks in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns.

In addition to everything else, Kevin Garnett is back with the Timberwolves. Back with the team that drafted him, Garnett is guiding their new stars, before he retires. The future is here in Towns, as he enjoyed a dominant season.

Karl-Anthony Towns saw his hard work officially pay off, this morning, as he received the highest honor. The Timberwolves big man was named the Rookie of the Year for the Timberwolves. Now, he is focusing his full attention on the team and getting them back to the playoffs for the first time since 2004.