On the popular ‘7PM In Brooklyn show’, hip-hop legend and avid basketball fan Fat Joe stirred up controversy by proclaiming Karl-Anthony Towns (KAT) as the best offensive center in NBA history. His bold statement compared Towns to some of the greatest big men the game has ever seen, including Shaquille O’Neal, Nikola Jokic, and Hakeem Olajuwon.
“I don’t think I’ve seen a better offensive big man in my life than KAT… I’m telling you, right? Because Melo got everything, but what Mello really got is that step. See, I knew Kyan reached a different plateau. His father was trying to teach him that. I’ve been watching you your whole life trying to teach him.”
“Here’s a reason why you’re the scoring champ, is because you had a move that no one could stop. It’s just you had that little jab. They just can’t stop it. Luka Doncic, he looks slow to me. He come down and do the same move to you 30 times, and you can’t stop it.”
“Kareem had had that spin s**t. They just couldn’t stop it. So every player I’m mentioning that are phenomenal players, they have one go-to move, maybe two. I’ve sat in the game and watched KAT do 10 moves. You cannot know what he’s going to give you every single time he comes to you.”
“Hit it with the left, hit it with the right, spin on you this way, this way, that way, that way, three, three, three. He’s dumb. Like, I mean, dumb. And I’m talking about greatest. I’m talking about Olajuwon. I’m talking definitely Shaq is the most dominant big man, but he ain’t doing it.”
“I’m telling you, I watch this boy do 10 different moves every game. That’s impossible to guard. Now the flip side is, can he play D? And that’s the problem with the Knicks.”
“We can’t outscore every single team. So at the end of the day, if you do not play D, you are not winning the championship. And to me, they are not playing D.”
“He played in Minnesota. And we not, God bless Minnesota, but we not really watching Minnesota like that. Now I do. It’s my second favorite team, because they got Randle and Divincenzzo over there. And they got Ant-Man, who’s a beast. But we’re not really watching them.”
“Well, I’m talking about the one here. The one here is doing some s**t that I just told you I was scared to say that publicly, because I’m going to get crucified. Yo, Rudy, let me say this to you. This guy is doing this, that, spinning this way, spinning that way, doing the three, doing the this, The guy is dumb. My take is he’s too hard to guard.”
“If he was the rucker, they would call him too hard to guard. If you in front of him, you don’t. You see, in the rucker, Kareem Reed would do the spin move and they would get so mad because they knew what he was going to do, they couldn’t stop.”
“Just like I told you, your little jab step, Luka, they know what you’re going to do, they just can’t stop. They’re mad because they can’t stop. I watched the guy do 10 of those moves and I was like, holy s**t.”
“I kept going back went to two games, three games, four games And then I finally talked my shit, you know cuz I always argue with my man Dre from ‘Cool and Dre’ about basketball. We both love basketball.”
“Man, I was like yo best big man offensively this like this. I’m telling you this guy special now We’re saying that I might be putting too much weight on his shoulders Letting y’all know that if they don’t play defense as a team, they will not win a championship.”
Fat Joe’s praise stems from Towns’ ability to score in a variety of ways. Unlike dominant centers of the past like Shaq, who relied on brute force, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who perfected the skyhook, Towns boasts an all-encompassing offensive repertoire. He can post up, shoot efficiently from beyond the arc, attack off the dribble, and finish at the rim with both finesse and power.
When comparing Towns to Hakeem Olajuwon, the latter had incredible footwork and post moves, Towns’ ability to stretch the floor with elite three-point shooting adds another layer to his game.
In his first season with the New York Knicks, Towns is showcasing his offensive brilliance. He’s averaging 24.9 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the field and an astounding 44.2% from three-point range. These numbers underline his status as one of the most efficient and versatile big men in the league.
The Knicks are thriving offensively with Towns as the centerpiece. They rank third in the NBA in offensive rating (120.2), just fractions away from leading the league. His ability to score from all areas of the floor has transformed New York’s offense, giving them a dimension they haven’t had in years.
However, Fat Joe was quick to point out the Knicks’ glaring defensive deficiencies. Once known for their gritty, hard-nosed defense, the Knicks have slipped to 16th in defensive rating this season. Fat Joe emphasized that team success ultimately hinges on their ability to improve on that end of the floor.
Fat Joe’s declaration is not without controversy, as many basketball purists might argue against placing Towns above legends like Olajuwon, Shaq, or even modern-day stars like Nikola Jokic. However, there’s no denying that Towns’ offensive production this season has been spectacular.
As the Knicks climb to fourth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 15-10 record, KAT’s performance will be pivotal in determining whether the team can sustain its success and make a deep playoff run.
Ultimately, Fat Joe’s comments serve as a testament to Karl-Anthony Towns’ incredible offensive skills, while also raising the stakes for the Knicks to deliver on their championship aspirations.
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