Karl-Anthony Towns' reaction to his blockbuster trade revealed by NBA star

One of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason involved long-time Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, who was traded to the New York Knicks .

It's too early to determine which side won the deal, but it's now abundantly clear how Towns reacted to the news of leaving Minnesota. Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, who is a friend of Towns', revealed the sharpshooting center's honest and instant reaction to the news.

"I talked to KAT after the trade... I picked the phone up, called KAT, and he's like freaking out," George shared on his podcast. Like, 'Yo bro, is this real?' Owners can do what they want, trade you in the drop of a dime. I think it was great that he [Tim Connelly] actually face-to-face came to KAT and told him. I think that takes a lot of courage from [an] owner's standpoint, especially a piece as big as KAT, who has been there for so many years."

Towns was a member of the Wolves since he was selected by them with the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. While no major organizational awards came from it, Towns won Rookie of the Year and made four All-Star appearances during his tenure. The trade likely came with even greater shock, considering Minnesota is one year removed from a Western Conference Finals appearance.

The reality is the NBA is a business, and Minnesota's front office likely saw his contract as an obstacle to winning a championship with Anthony Edwards at the helm.

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