Live Blog: Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones press conference

Get updates from social media and Star Tribune staff as the newest Wolves, Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones, talk about joining the team.

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Karl-Anthony Towns picked No.32. Tyus Jones will wear No. 1 #TWolves http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIcl4gLVAAAH-3w.jpg

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:32:42 PM
Just became a Timberwolves fan..

by BjBronaugh23 via twitter 6/26/2015 6:31:37 PM
"This fan base is absolutely crazy and I've loved every single second." - Karl-Anthony Towns #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:29:53 PM
Flip on players wanting to be in Minnesota: "We have something special going on here. The future is bright."

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:29:49 PM
Apple Valley native Tyus Jones (right center) talks about playing for his home team during a presser. @StribSports http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIclJzsUEAA8u-g.jpg

by Kaylee Everly via twitter 6/26/2015 6:29:29 PM
"We have something special going on. Kevin Garnett wanted to be here. Rubio wanted to be here. ...People see what's going on" -Flip #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:29:19 PM
"We're not trying to come and be the best player. The main goal is to come in and win." - Tyus Jones #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:27:43 PM
Jones: "We're trying to contribute as much as we can to the team, whatever our role may be. The main goal is to win."

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:27:39 PM
Tyus said he'd deal with pressure of local kid the same way he's faced everything so far: Work hard and try to win

by Jerry Zgoda via twitter retweeted by MasterStrib 6/26/2015 6:25:55 PM
Sid: "How does Kentucky get all these great players?"

Flip: "He can't answer that one."

Karl-Anthony Towns: "It's a secret." #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:25:45 PM
Sid Hartman is 76 years older than Karl-Anthony Towns.

by NHalterJournals via twitter 6/26/2015 6:24:20 PM
Selección Nacional se regocija con escogencia de Towns dlvr.it/BL7vww http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIcjtpuVAAArrxF.jpg

by Torneo Ruben Toyota via twitter 6/26/2015 6:23:42 PM
Reporter: "The Wolves walk into a bar and only 2 of them can buy a drink."

Towns: "Some of us can't even go into the bar."

by PhilErvin via twitter 6/26/2015 6:23:07 PM
"When you talk about Kevin Garnett, you're talking about a living legend. ...He has a ring, & I want one too" - Karl-Anthony Towns #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:21:28 PM
Flip Saunders just said Towns and Jones weren't "even born when I drafted Kevin Garnett," so now I will go crawl in a hole and feel old.

by darcymaine_espn via twitter 6/26/2015 6:21:16 PM
Flip Saunders speaks at presser with draft picks Towns and Jones. @StribSports http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIcjPSmUMAAWLM9.jpg

by Kaylee Everly via twitter 6/26/2015 6:21:13 PM
"Having mentors within a team is key to growth and development of players." Flip on having KG and Ricky for the rookies to learn from.

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:20:04 PM
Flip Saunders, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyus Jones, & Milt Newton, speak at a press conference at Mayo Clinic Square. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIcisuvVAAA-SYb.jpg

by Kaylee Everly via twitter 6/26/2015 6:18:47 PM
"I think we'll improve a whole lot quicker than most people think." - Milt Newton #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:17:46 PM
During Karl-Anthony Towns presser to introduce him to Minnesota media, Flip Saunders saluting John Calipari for having six Wildcats drafted

by smosswkyt via twitter 6/26/2015 6:16:54 PM
"Most of us can't even go into the bar." - Karl-Anthony Towns

"Most of these guys weren't alive when we drafted KG" -Flip Saunders #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:16:13 PM
"It doesn't feel real, it feels like a dream. Last night was special." -Tyus Jones

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:15:42 PM
"It doesn't feel real. It feels like a dream. I'm just living in the moment. ...Last night was extremely special." -Tyus Jones #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:15:09 PM
Today is a good day to be a @MNTimberwolves fan w/season tix! #GrowTogether #Towns #EyesOnTheRise #ICantBelieveTheyActuallyDidThisRight

by Seth Hinrichs via Instagram 6/26/2015 6:15:07 PM
Towns: At #Kentucky we were able to sacrifice for each other ... For six of seven of us to be drafted is remarkable.

by Josh Hyber via twitter 6/26/2015 6:14:19 PM
Sid gets the mic, Flip Saunders explains to Karl-Anthony Towns who Sid is. #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:13:11 PM
Crazy that in about 3 years the Pelicans and the Timberwolves will be the Western conference finals

by DarShawn via twitter 6/26/2015 6:12:42 PM
The Timberwolves are gonna be nice. Especially since Kevin Garnett will be mentoring those big men.

by ShoeLacePussy69 via twitter 6/26/2015 6:12:28 PM
Milt Newton calls Tyus "the pied piper."

by Jerry Zgoda via twitter retweeted by MasterStrib 6/26/2015 6:11:29 PM
"It's a blessing and an honor. Growing up a timberwolves fan, it's a dream come true to be a part of this organization." -Tyus Jones

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:11:25 PM
"For myself growing up as a Timberwolves fan, it's a dream come true being apart of this organization." - Tyus Jones #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:11:20 PM
.@KarlTowns and @Tyusjones06 presser getting started here. Streaming live on timberwolves.com http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIcf4WWUEAASbgw.jpg

by kellympedersen via twitter 6/26/2015 6:10:34 PM
"We believe he's an instant mismatch." -Wolves GM Milt Newton on @KarlTowns

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:10:18 PM
Leave it to the #Timberwolves to steal Mike Reilly's thunder. twitter.com/chrislongkstp/…

by BrianHalverson_ via twitter 6/26/2015 6:09:55 PM
"I'm excited today, but I know the fans are going to be excited for 41 nights at the Target Center." - Flip Saunders #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:09:48 PM
"He's a winner and someone we want in our organization to build around." Flip on Tyus Jones

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:09:34 PM
"When Karl came in here and went through the workout, it was no question. It was clear cut." - Flip Saunders #TWolves

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:08:30 PM
Flip: "You're gonna go through tough times, you have to have players with character and both these guys have that."

by Timberwolves via twitter 6/26/2015 6:08:28 PM
Flip, Towns, Tyus and Milt at the podium #TWolves http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIcgIU8UkAAYYYP.jpg

by Master Tesfatsion via twitter 6/26/2015 6:07:32 PM
A quick lunch break stop at Mayo Clinic Square for the Towns and Tyus press conference. Pretty… instagram.com/p/4Zt2Z7wnWV/

by ForumSamShoof via twitter 6/26/2015 6:07:30 PM

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Live Blog: Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones press conference

Get updates from social media and Star Tribune staff as the newest Wolves, Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones, talk about joining the team.