Karl-Anthony Towns was mocked by the Inside the NBA crew after the Timberwolves star went 0 for 8 during Minnesota’s third straight loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals.
While speaking to reporters Sunday evening, Towns claimed that in practice he “takes up to 1,500 shots a day.”
‘[I] shot so well all the playoffs, confidence was extremely high, and to have these unfortunate balances and this one [shots] that just don’t go in, it’s hard,” he continued.
“As far as confidence goes, I just have to keep shooting.”
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, who participated in TNT’s NBA Playoffs coverage this season, was the first to suggest the 28-year-old was lying.
The Inside the NBA crew claimed Karl-Anthony Towns lied about taking 1,500 practice shots
. “It’s difficult to have these unfortunate balance sheets,” he admitted while speaking to reporters
“Do you know what cap is?” Green asked his co-hosts, referring to the slang term for lying. “KAT capping,” he added.
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley also labeled Towns a liar and seemed shocked that each player was able to take 1,500 shots in one day.
Meanwhile, Kenny Smith gave his thoughts from the perspective of a former point guard.
“I never took pictures, I took pictures,” he explained.
“So to make 300 a day takes about 30-40, about 45 minutes. So if you take 1500, it’ll take you a good two and a half hours, and you’re already practicing shooting, so it’s a limit.”
Towns shot 0 for 8 during the Timberwolves’ Game 3 loss to the Dallas Mavericks
Minnesota now trails 0-3 in the Western Conference Finals after their 116-107 loss on Sunday
The Timberwolves are now down 0-3 in the series after their 116-107 loss in Game 3.
No team in the history of the NBA playoffs has rallied from 3-0. Game 4 is Tuesday night in Dallas.
Texas native Patrick Mahomes was on hand to support the Mavs as he sat courtside during Game 3, and was joined by his teammate, Travis Kelce.
However, the Chief tight end received a frosty reception from the crowd, who booed whenever he was on screen.
‘The atmosphere was great tonight! [fire emojis] Go @dallasmavs!!!!!!’ Kelce tweeted after the game.
