Towns gave fans at Target Center plenty of great memories, too, and they showed their appreciation. A sparse crowd cheered Towns when he came out for pregame warmups an hour before the game. By the time Towns was announced as a Knicks starter and the tribute played on the video board, a filled-in and sold-out crowd let out a roaring applause.

In a recent interview, Karl-Anthony Towns revealed that he was not willing to leave the Timberwolves during the trade to the Knicks

Before an emotional night at Target Center, Towns took some time for himself to reminisce: "I was committed to retiring here."