Karl-Anthony Towns discusses offseason transformation at Knicks Media Day

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Karl-Anthony Towns discusses offseason transformation at Knicks Media Day
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Karl-Anthony Towns appeared slimmer during the New York Knicks Media Day on September 28, 2026, following his offseason conditioning routine. The 7-foot center noted that his wife, Jordyn Woods, approved of his new look. Towns typically loses weight post-season and adds it back before competition, a pattern he attributes to maintaining his knee health and longevity. He did not disclose his total weight loss for the offseason. The Knicks are set to defend their championship title from last season, where Towns played a significant role, averaging 15.9 points during the playoffs.

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  • •Towns appears slimmer at Knicks Media Day on September 28, 2026.
  • •He confirmed his wife liked his offseason transformation.
  • •Towns loses weight between seasons for health and longevity.
  • •He averaged 15.9 points during the Knicks' championship playoff run.
  • •The Knicks are the defending champions for the 2026-27 season.
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  • 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — “My wife thought I looked good,” Karl-Anthony Towns says after the transformation
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Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos Karl-Anthony Towns arrives slimmer Karl-Anthony Towns appeared noticeably slimmer at the New York Knicks Media Day on September 28, 2026. The 7-foot center said his wife, Jordyn Woods, liked the look when reporters asked that day about his offseason transformation. Towns said losing weight during the offseason is normal for him before adding size…

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