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The Timberwolves drafted a center Thursday in Karl-Anthony Towns. Their history of drafting centers:
1990 • 6th pick
Felton Spencer
Played three seasons with the Wolves and averaged 6.0 points per game. Spent 13 seasons in the league with five other teams.
1991 • 7th pick
Luc Longley
Played most of three seasons with the Wolves and averaged 5.4 ppg. Won three titles with the Bulls, lasted 10 seasons.
1996 • 20th pick
Paul Grant
Played one season with the Wolves, averaged 0.5 ppg. He played two more seasons, for Utah and Milwaukee, 16 games total.
1997 • 17th pick
Rasho Nesterovic
Played four-plus seasons with the Wolves and averaged 7.5 ppg. Hung around 12 seasons, with Spurs, Raptors and Pacers.
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