Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns recently shared his terrible experience after contracting the novel coronavirus.
In addition, he slammed the NBA for its decision to hold an All-Star Game this season.
Karl Anthony-Towns on what this past month was like for him: "I'm a high-risk case. COVID did not treat me well whatsoever. A lot of scary nights."
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) February 11, 2021
Karl Anthony-Towns described his harrowing experience with COVID: "You get to a point where you feel like you're never going to see the court again."
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) February 11, 2021
KAT said his niece and nephew started crying when he tested positive 4 COVID
I said, 'Jolani, Max, why are you crying? Don't cry. Uncle is going to be fine. Don't worry about it.' …I remember one of the first things they told me was, 'That's what grandma said, aka, my mom.'"
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) February 11, 2021
Karl Anthony-Towns, who lost seven family members to COVID and just described his harrowing experience with the virus, said he does not think there should be an All-Star game.
"But shit, what do I know about COVID, right?" he said.
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) February 11, 2021
KAT said his genetics are extremely similar to his mother's, who died of COVID, he has underlying conditions and his vitals were low at times. On top of that, he had to deal with his grief while quarantining alone.
"Mental health is real," he said. "It's very, very real."
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) February 11, 2021
Towns, 25, has experienced plenty of horror over the last few months.
Most notably, the big man lost his mother to the terrible virus. In addition, several other family members of his passed away due to COVID-19.
During the offseason, Towns was hit by a drunk driver. The incident left him briefly hospitalized.
The No. 1 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has barely been able to play this season. As a matter of fact, he’s only competed in five games.
On the season, Towns is putting up 21.2 points, 12.0 boards and 2.2 blocks per contest. The Wolves hold the worst record in the league at 6-19.
