NBA star Karl Anthony Towns has seen seven relatives die of the coronavirus, including his mother Jacqueline, who died at the age of 59 in April.

- It feels like I have been hardened by all this and become more humble before life.

I have seen many coffins in recent months, said the 25-year-old about the tragedy ahead of this year's NBA season.

The world's best basketball team has suffered several corona falls in recent weeks, with several canceled matches as a result.

One of those that has now been tested positive is Towns.

The Timberwolves' game against Memphis, which was supposed to have been played last night Swedish time, was canceled after Minnesota could not muster eight players.

"Before tonight's match, I received a terrible phone call that I had tested positive for covid.

I will now immediately isolate myself and follow the protocol ", writes Karl-Anthony Towns on Twitter.

"I pray every day for this nightmare of viruses to go away and I wish everyone continues to take this seriously."