There was always a good relationship between Towns and Edwards, even as Edwards became the organization’s top priority in recent seasons, taking a spot Towns had held since the team took him No. 1 overall in 2015. Their relationship never faltered in the face of outside chatter that might have driven other teammates apart.

The Knicks-Timberwolves game also provided a great opportunity for Towns to reconnect with his former team and ex-teammates, including Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert. Following the Knicks’ 115-110 victory over Minnesota, Towns' girlfriend, Jordyn Woods shared a photo on social media showing her with Towns and Gobert.