Karl-Anthony Towns has kept the Minnesota Timberwolves in contention for the play-in tournament, averaging over 20 points for the season. The Timberwolves are currently ninth in the Western Conference table with a record of 39-40. However, some recent off-court updates regarding KAT might surprise fans. 

Karl-Anthony Towns is just as passionate about video games as he is for basketball. From playing arcade games at Pizza Hut as a child to building his own custom gaming PC as an adult, the 27-year-old has always been immersed in the world of gaming. 

Karl-Anthony Towns spent $20k on video games 

While growing up in New Jersey, Towns didn’t have a lot of money as a kid. So his family would often go to Pizza Hut, where he would spend his time playing games like Marvel vs. Capcom. The employees at Pizza Hut would even give him quarters to play games while he waited for his food. This early exposure to gaming sparked a lifelong love of video games for Towns.

The Minnesota star’s interest and love for video games grew more as he became older. He even became a fan of the Call of Duty series. More recently, he has gotten into the battle royale genre with games like PUBG.

In fact, he’s such a big fan of gaming that he considers himself to be one of the best gamers in the NBA. Towns has proclaimed gaming as a way to connect with his teammates during the offseason. Even when they’re not able to see each other in person, they can still play games together online.

The three-time NBA All-Star is such a huge fan of video gaming that he spent a humongous amount on building a gaming PC for himself. He reportedly spent $20,000 on a custom-built computer designed by a team of tech YouTubers.

The computer features top-of-the-line components and is capable of running even the most demanding games at the highest settings. In a video shared by Rebound on YouTube, Towns can be seen screaming “What the hell!!” in excitement, after seeing his new gaming PC for the first time. 

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Towns’ love of video games beyond personal life

Everyone is aware of the fact that Towns is a vivid gamer, but did you know his passion for gaming surpassed his personal life? Karl-Anthony Towns is a huge supporter of the NBA’s recent foray into esports. The league recently started its own official esports league, the 2K League, with players receiving a salary and health benefits for participating in NBA 2K competitions. Towns see this as a sign that the NBA is ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding what its players are into.

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The Timberwolves guard’s love of video games has been a constant throughout his life. From playing arcade games at Pizza Hut as a child to building his own custom gaming PC as an adult, he’s always been passionate about gaming. And as the NBA continues to embrace esports and gaming, Towns is sure to be at the forefront of the movement.