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Seems Karl-Anthony Towns is hoping a little retail therapy will help him get over the Timberwolves’ Western Conference finals loss … ’cause the Minnesota star was seen going on a shopping spree Sunday — one in which he appeared to buy loads of luxury items.
The four-time NBA All-Star hit Topanga Mall in the Los Angeles area to apparently find comfort in his credit card … just a couple days after the Dallas Mavericks unceremoniously ended his season.
KAT’s longtime girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, joined him for the excursion … and it’s clear the two spent some big bucks as they officially kicked off the basketball player’s offseason.
They both were spotted with a ton of shopping bags … including one from Balenciaga that seemed to be packed to the brim.
Unclear how effective it all was — as neither seemed to have any sort of smiles on their faces — but we’re sure it certainly didn’t hurt … as Woods has said before gift-giving and quality time is one of the couple’s favorite ways of expressing their love for one another.
As for the effect on KAT’s pockets … don’t worry — he can afford a few impulsive runs to the mall — as he’s made over $180 MILLION in his nine seasons in the league.
Only about four more months ’til Towns gets back on the court and resumes his quest for his first NBA championship … but until then, here’s to hopin’ the new items ease the pain of the most recent L.