The Gear Karl-Anthony Towns Can’t Live Without

Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesTowns is a long-time fan of Dove products, noting his sister introduced him to the deodorant when he was young, so when the opportunity to partner with Dove Men+Care presented itself, it was a natural fit. Of the Plant-Powered Body Wash line that he’s leading the campaign for, this bourbon-and-vanilla scented option is his favorite. Towns is a bourbon drinker, and his wife loves the smell of vanilla, so it’s the perfect fragrance pairing for him.On game days, the 7-footer says that he showers three or four times throughout the day, so using something soothing in there helps:. “That moment in the shower is especially important because I don't know where the madness the rest of the day has [in store] for me, but I know in that moment, that’s my moment,” he says.Read More: Best Body Washes for MenTowns has used a Nike bag from his AAU days through last season’s championship run. “It's something that's been with me my whole career and has held me down when I needed it the most,” he says. Something beyond workout gear he always has in there is cologne. “I was always told by my mom to smell good… so I always got something to make sure I smell good.”Read More: Best Gym BagsAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIn the eternal battle between dumbbells and kettlebells, Towns prefers the former, and goblet squats specifically as a go-to exercise with the weights that he loves for supporting knee health. American Barbell Hex are what he personally uses.Read More: Best Dumbbells KAT is constantly traveling (perk of the job), and music is a non-negotiable no matter where he’s headed. “Having a good speaker is always great when you want to set the vibe anywhere you go.” He also has a pretty wide musical palette. You can find him blasting anything from Mac Miller to Burna Boy out of this speaker.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowTowns is a huge fan of English muffins, pointing to their versatility in both caloric needs and bulking. “Probably everyone right now wants me to gain weight,” he says. Whether it’s pre-game, postgame, or for help bulking up, he rides for Stone and Skillet above the rest.When Towns was in Minnesota, his coach Ryan Saunders gifted the entire team a copy of this book. He’s read it three times since, discovering new takeaways every time he revisits it. “I'm such a different person than I was the first time I read the book.” How does the book land now that he’s helped the Knicks win their first title in 53 years? He’s learned that it’s not about the rings, but the friends you made along the way—or something like that. “It's very crazy how far you go to chase something and realize that the journey was actually the reward the whole time.”Sean Zucker is the Grooming and Reviews Editor at Men's Health. He brings over half a decade of experience covering health, wellness, and lifestyle. When Sean's not writing about hair products, you can find him running for exercise, or toward the nearest food truck.