Karl-Anthony Towns honors late mother during NBA Finals

Karl-Anthony Towns, playing for the New York Knicks, reflects on his late mother, Jackie, during the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Jackie, who served in Rutgers University's medical department for over 20 years, died from COVID-19 complications in 2020. Towns expresses a continued emotional connection to her, even feeling her presence during games. His father, Karl Sr., has a long history as a basketball coach and recently returned to his son's former high school to coach. Towns' commitment to honoring his mother's legacy includes plans to fund a youth basketball facility in the Dominican Republic, her birthplace.

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