Karl-Anthony Towns took some time to reflect on nine formative NBA seasons in Minnesota, arriving to the arena early for the morning shootaround before the rest of the New York Knicks. Playing against a team he always figured he'd be with his whole career was such a surreal experience that he needed some extra time to prepare.

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

Towns’ journey to New York has been a whirlwind of its own, but his return to Minnesota highlighted that no matter where his career takes him, the ties to his past remain strong. His emotional reflection on his time with the Timberwolves was a reminder that Minnesota will always be a part of who he is.