Karl-Anthony Towns plays in NBA Finals as longtime Knicks fan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns, a New Jersey native, fulfills his childhood dream of playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Towns, who became a fan during the 'Linsanity' era in 2012, has expressed pride in representing his hometown team. His connection to the Knicks deepened through family ties, including his late mother's fondness for the franchise. Towns arrived in New York via trade in 2024, revitalizing a Knicks roster that hasn't seen Finals action since he was a child.
- •Towns has been a Knicks fan since childhood.
- •The Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999.
- •He joined the Knicks in a midseason trade during 2024.
- •Towns' family has deep connections to the Knicks.
- •His late mother was a significant influence on his Knicks fandom.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns' Knicks fandom, explained: Inside New York big's roots and ties to hometown NBA club
"Karl-Anthony Towns has been a Knicks fan for a long time. Now, he's their big man in the NBA Finals. Here's the history of his fandom.
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