Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) talks to New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during a foul shot during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Knicks Star Already Surpassed All Eastern Conference Centers

Originally posted on New York Knicks on SI | By Jed Katz | Last updated Nov 20, 2024 12:00 PM ET

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is quickly separating himself from the rest of the NBA, and more specifically Eastern Conference bigs. Towns has been a force to start the season, averaging 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds in 13 games.

The Knicks are now 8-6 and riding a three-game winning streak, mostly due to Towns becoming the focal point of the offense. Head coach Tom Thibodeau gave Towns plenty of praise before New York's 134-106 over Washington Wizards last night.

The stats show that Towns has been the best center in the East by a mile. The 29-year-old ranks first in the conference's centers in points, rebounds, and three-pointers.

Karl-Anthony Towns is currently in his own tier among Eastern Conference Centers.

• 1st among East Cs with 26.2 PPG
• 2nd has 20.7 PPG

• 1st among East Cs with 12.4 REB
• 2nd has 11.9 REB

• 1st among East Cs with 34 3-Pointers
• 2nd has 31 3-Pointers

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— KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) November 19, 2024

This is nothing new for the former Minnesota Timberwolf, who has career averages of 23.0 points and 10.9 rebounds. The difference, as noted by Thibodeau who was also his coach at one point with his previous team, has been his passing and ability to collapse defenses.

The Knicks will play their next five games on the road, but this momentum from the team and performance from Towns should get fans excited. New York is starting to find a groove behind Towns.

This article first appeared on New York Knicks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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