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Karl-Anthony Towns says he's lost seven family members to COVID-19

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he’s lost seven family members to COVID-19.

Towns spoke about his experience with the pandemic, revealing he “hasn’t been in a good place” since his mother died as a result of COVID-19 in April. On top of losing his mother, Towns said he’s lost six other family members to the virus.

Karl-Anthony Towns said that he “hasn’t been in a good place” since his mother went to the hospital. Towns said he’s lost 6 other family members to COVID.

“I'm the one looking for answers to try to keep my family well informed & make all the moves necessary to keep them alive.