NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Star Break Edition

February 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), forward Draymond Green (23), and guard Klay Thompson (11) hold their all star jerseys before the game against the Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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February 3, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after scoring a three point basket against Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

Last Rank: N/A

Position: Center

Age: 20

Slash Line: .544/.375/.852

Season Averages: 30.1 MPG, 17.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 2.8 ORPG, 1.4 APG, 1.8 BPG

He may be a rookie, but it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to keep Karl-Anthony Towns out of the Top 20. He’s erupting with star-caliber performances on a relatively consistent basis, and is averaging a double-double during his first season in the NBA.

The Minnesota Timberwolves may not be competing for a spot in the postseason, but Towns is undoubtedly playing at a Top 20 level.

Towns opened this past week with 26 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks on 12-of-19 shooting during a victory against the Chicago Bulls. He posted 19 points and 12 boards on 6-of-10 shooting in 29 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans, and erupted for 35 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks during an upset of the Toronto Raptors.

Whether he’s a rookie or a 10-year veteran, those are superstar numbers.

According to Basketball-Reference.com, Towns is one of four players averaging at least 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 2015-16. The other three—DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, and Andre Drummond—were all selected to the All-Star Game.

It may not be happening in 2015-16, but it’s safe to assume Towns will be joining those players in the very near future.

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