Karl-Anthony Towns has been revealed as the MYNBA2K17 app icon cover athlete.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns

The 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year and Minnesota Timberwolves superstar is thrilled with the honour, which will make him the face of the new mobile companion application to 'NBA 2K17'.

He said: "I've been a dedicated 'NBA 2K' fan since I was young, and being selected as the face of MyNBA2K17 is an incredible milestone this early in my career.

"Playing MyNBA2K and 'NBA2K' is an essential part of my offseason and keeps me grounded during the season with all my travel. I love that I will have the opportunity to connect further with my fans through MyNBA2K17."

MyNBA2K17 will launch on September 8, 2016, for free in the App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android.

It directly connects players to the console version of 'NBA 2K17', with a variety of features including the debut of all-new face simulation technology, enabling fans to bring their visual appearance to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of 'NBA 2K17' through their mobile device. MyNBA2K17 also includes the collectible 'NBA 2K' themed card game, MyTEAM Mobile, which allows players to collect their favorite NBA player cards and legends to challenge other competitors across the world in quick games, season tournaments, and weekly special events.