Court Classics | Basketball Sneakers
Court Classics | Basketball Sneakers
Lot Closed
April 12, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
NIKE, NIKE 2014 HYPERFUSE, SIZE 20
Rubber, Cotton
2015
These sneakers were worn by Karl-Anthony Towns on January 23rd, 2016 when the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 106-101. Towns recorded 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steals, and 1 block.
The sneakers were also worn by Towns in the following games.
January 31, 2016, when the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 93-96. Towns recorded a double-double, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks.
February 2, 2016, when the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-115 Towns recorded a double-double, finishing with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks.
February 3, 2016, when the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 108-102. Towns recorded a double-double, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block.
The sneakers have been photomatched by MeiGray. The sneakers are accompanied by a letter from James Spence in regard to the signatures.
After being selected with the first overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, Karl Anthony Towns (“KAT”) has steadily worked his way up the ranks in the NBA to become one of the faces of the franchise. In his rookie season, Towns wasted no time establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with, averaging an impressive 18.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, earning him the well-deserved title of Rookie of the Year. Towns' trajectory of success continued as he was named to the league's 2018 All-NBA Team, showcasing his skills with averages of 21.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game, while shooting an impressive 42.1 percent from beyond the arc. This stellar performance earned him a well-deserved spot on the All-Star team for the first time.
At the time of cataloging, Towns has career averages of 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game and is the Timberwolves' all-time leading 3-point scorer. Towns is a 4-time NBA All-Star and a 2-time member of the All-NBA 3rd Team.
