Although NBA players are paid millions each year, their biggest battles are not necessarily always on the hardwood. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been going through a lot recently after testing positive for COVID-19.

In an interview with Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Towns opened up about his situation, saying how it has been extra difficult for him emotionally, adding there were some “scary nights.”

The 25-year-old Towns, however, bared that he feels guilty over the treatment given to him and the resources poured to allow him to get better. For him, people around the world should receive similar care.

Towns made his much-awaited return for the Timberwolves on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Clearly, he was still trying to regain his All-Star form, although he did finish with strong numbers of 18 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and a steal. His comeback, however, wasn't enough to pull off the win as they lost, 119-112 to drop to 6-19.

The former Kentucky standout has gone through a lot in the past few months, losing his mother and six other family members to the fatal COVID-19. But he has said he won't be derailed by his personal setbacks.

When healthy, Karl-Anthony Towns is still one of the best big men in the NBA. Before his return, he was averaging 21.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. He has always been an efficient presence on both ends since entering the NBA as the first overall pick in 2015, earning him two All-Star Game nods and an All-NBA Third Team selection in 2018.