Karl-Anthony Towns: NBA's 3-Point King

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Karl Anthony Towns stands alone as the top center in NBA history for three pointers made. He has sunk a 1,209 from deep in his career, well ahead of Brookloap has his 1,152 and Nikola Vuceviches. 992. As the next chase of playoff spot, his long-range shooting has turned into their sharpest edge. In February, Towns averaged 19.4 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. He shot 42.1% from 3 on 3.5 tries. Highlights included 28 points and 5-3s against Chicago on February 23rd, 25 points in Houston the night before. 24 and double overtime versus Denver earlier that month. Meanwhile, against Toronto on March 4th, he posted 21 points, 12 rebounds, and a personal best 6 assists. He's also leading the league in double doubles this season, showing his full impact beyond

1:03just scoring. Towns has stepped up defensively too, grabbing boards, rotating for help, and swatting shots. In that Toronto game alone, he added a block and a steal. This effort addresses old questions about his commitment on that end. By stretching defenses to the three-point line, Towns creates driving lanes for Jalen Brunson and Mikhail Bridges. As note, it's a game changer that keeps the nicks competitive on both sides of the floor as the playoffs near. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.