The fact of life in the modern era is that professional athletes have become active in politics. While you may not automatically view the Minnesota Timberwolves as a hotbed of political activism, it doesn’t need to be a site of continuous demonstrations to make positive changes. We have more than enough evidence that the incentive for Karl-Anthony Towns is that he simply wants a better world for his children.
The list of honors and accolades for KAT is extensive. It is that willingness to give both of his time and financial resources that had prompted Dunking with Wolves contributor Travis Rose to dub him the People’s Champ. That has led Karl Anthony Towns to be named as one of the five finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award.
Minnesota Timberwolves Karl Anthony Towns has been named as one of five finalists for the prestigious 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award
He is truly the People’s Champ of Minnesota. #KarlAnthonyTowns #Timberwolves
(via @RoseSportsPod) https://t.co/Bds0EBACe8 pic.twitter.com/rEOshvwd8g— Dunking With Wolves (@DunkingWolvesFS) May 19, 2022
TWolves star center Towns has been very supportive of George Floyd’s family in the wake of his tragic passing, and Towns have been very active in rallies that demanded police reform.
So it makes sense that he would be invited to the signing into law of the Police Reform Bill.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods Visit White House To Support Biden’s Police Reform Bill https://t.co/2LOwzfAxB4
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) May 26, 2022
The TWolves center was joined by girlfriend Jordyn Woods at the event. After the event, KAT spoke to TMZ reporters outside the door.
So what was Towns’ perspective after the bill was signed?
“It’s a step in the right direction.” – Karl Anthony Towns as quoted by TMZ after the event
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