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Projected 2015-16 Stats (Averages)

29.0 MIN, 46.0 FG%, 13.5 PTS, 8.0 REB, 1.5 AST, 1.5 BLK, 30.0 3FG%, 77.0 FT%

At 6'11", 250 pounds, Karl-Anthony Towns will fit right into the NBA game. His size, length and athleticism should naturally translate to routine production in the form of easy buckets—finishes, alley-oops, putbacks—as well as rebounds and blocked shots.

Though there is some crowding in Minnesota's frontcourt, Towns is going to see plenty of touches, assuming coaches prioritize his development and tap into his inside-out skill set. With a back-to-the-basket game, face-up attack and shooting touch, he should be looking at regular scoring chances off post-ups, short corner isolation, elbow flashes and pick-and-pops.

Early on, I wouldn't count on seeing much consistency from Towns, who shot 39.6 percent overall and averaged 6.2 fouls per game in summer league. His counter-offense and defensive discipline both need some work.

But we're bound to witness occasional eruptions that highlight the versatility behind his mismatch potential. Just like Andrew Wiggins last year, Towns will start to build some rhythm in January after two months of trial and error.

Look for Minnesota's prized big man to ultimately put up similar numbers as Anthony Davis did his rookie year in New Orleans.