All those teams I was on that were successful were the ones that everyone had love for each other and had fun. Things that seem minuscule - joking around, laughing, conversing, all those things that seem childish - that is what builds camaraderie.
— Karl-Anthony Towns
I want to be the strongest player, the most intelligent player, and the most skilled player on the court at all times.
I've been blessed that my dad taught me at a young age about versatility and how to not be specialized in one area, so it's made my transition from each step in my career very comfortable because I had the fundamentals and the foundation to do anything the coach needed me to do.
Marc Gasol, he's one of the hardest people to guard. His ability to pass, shoot, and his size is something that can be a benefit to him a lot.
When you're in part of the same draft class, you always have a certain connection that not many other people can have with each other.
I think people are going to be surprised at how long my legs are compared to my torso, and my arms as well - I am a very lanky fellow.
That's why esports is so awesome: it's just like professional sports.
I love playing all types of games. I'll play everything, and the best thing is that 'Call of Duty' is dipping their hand in the battle royale genre. Anytime 'Call of Duty' puts their hands on anything, you know it's going to be the highest quality, so I expect nothing less of 'Call of Duty,' and they're delivering.
Other than basketball, I just come to KG for advice on life, just understanding how business works and understanding how I can be a better leader and also be a better human being.
I think my personality is not because I was born this way but because I was raised this way. I was raised with a lot of fun, a lot of joy, a lot of happiness, a lot of passion, and that's how my family is.
That's what my game is built around: versatility.
Great teams, you see players working off of wavelengths. Telepathic, not even actual physical things.
If you're versatile, there's no reason a coach can't have you in the game. That's what my dad's philosophy was, so from a young age, he taught me to be a guard first and a big second, though I don't think he had a crystal ball to be able to see what the NBA would become.
I live my life very Amish-like. Other than video games, I don't think I have a reason for electronics. It's a life that I've always loved.
I ain't no quitter: I'm a competitor.
The thing is, you don't ever want to have pressure turn to stress.
It doesn't matter how successful or how unsuccessful a team is. It can all change with one pick.
I'm an Eagles fan since I was young. I'm always going to stay loyal to my team.
You just gotta change your game to the environment.
You've gotta play a head game; especially blocking shots, you've gotta make it hard. You're playing against the best of the best: they're not gonna go straight to the basket, do a layup. You've gotta lure them into some shots.
It's amazing, the things you learn, the experiences you go through, the feeling of being like a rock star that goes with being a University of Kentucky basketball player. Just the ability to feel fame for the first time - that's something Kentucky gives you.
When I was on the chubbier side, I thought that whatever God and whatever my body told me to be at that time, that's what it was. I'd say I grew more of an understanding about my body probably around my senior year in high school. I understood my body physically as an athlete.
Growing up, I'd always been told that my biggest weakness was my body and how that was probably going to hold me back from accomplishing my dreams.
It's amazing what video games have obviously done for not only the industry and for entertainment but for the world and social interactions.
I just feel that if you're the best human being, God will bless you with success.
The personal impact KG has had on me is life-changing. He's been the most important piece to my career in the NBA and one of the best friendships I have in my life. So I'm always blessed to say that he's my brother. We bonded so well because of how passionate and emotional we both are.
My rookie year was so much easier, and it was so much shorter than most rookies due to the fact that I had KG. That changes everything. I was blessed to have the opportunity to play with KG - not only learn but play with KG. Not many people in the NBA are able to say that.
My family brings me great energy.
I'm not a guy who's about the material things.
When I was younger, I was taught to be as versatile as possible.
You dwell too much on the past, you forget that you've got to take care of the present.
You never think that you're going to be in the NBA but be an All-Star as well.
Anything I put my name on, I make sure I put my 110 percent towards it.
It doesn't matter to me where I play. It matters what you do at the place you play at.
I work hard on my game.
I take what the defense gives me, and I roll with it.
I love Minnesota. The cold is fine with me, being from New Jersey.
I don't necessarily view myself as a big - I view myself just as a player, someone who can go out there and contribute to the team from any position.
I've always loved myself, always.
It's great for people who like the teamwork and that also like the commando style, and that's why I think 'Call of Duty' is so successful.
I'd even say possibly I'm one of the best gamers in the NBA. I play everything. I play every single type of genre game.
I think the biggest thing with me is that I just pride myself on being the best human being I can be.
My favorite memory of Kevin Garnett is not a memory - it's more of the experience I had with him for a year, just enjoying that moment of being his teammate, conversing with him every single day, learning from him every single day.
I work on my body tremendously to be able to withstand whatever is thrown my way.
Especially when you're a leader, you have to do the things that aren't the popular choice. But that's fine, you have to be able to make those decisions, without a doubt.
One of the things that has benefited me in my career is being part of the new age of technology: the ability growing up to get on the Internet at friends' houses and go on YouTube and watch videos of great players.
When you have someone who is with you every step of the way and is trying to help you and guide you to the right direction, it just makes life much easier but also makes life more fun.
I compete at the highest level every single night, regardless what the outcome is.
It doesn't matter if it's game one or game 82, playoffs or whatever. Sometimes the basketball gods don't play in your favor that night.
I remember being back in Knollwood Middle School back in Piscataway. I remember waking up Saturday mornings playing with my age group and the age group above me.
