Kevin Garnett has embraced the role of mentor to the Minnesota Timberwolves' young core, particularly to Karl-Anthony Towns.

“Talking, watching, learning,” Towns said. “It’s an all-day thing.”

Garnett has advised Towns to keep their tutorials private.

“I don’t want to say,” Towns said when asked for a few details. “There are some things he does that I think we’re all accustomed to seeing, but there are some that are kind of unusual.”

Karl-Anthony Towns' father, Karl Towns, can sense Garnett's influence.

“K. G. is an architect,” Karl Towns said.