Karl-Anthony Towns praises Anthony Edwards after Knicks' championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns celebrated the New York Knicks' NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026. In his postgame remarks, Towns expressed gratitude to his former teammates, particularly Anthony Edwards, with whom he had a strong bond during their time together on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Towns' performance in Game 5 was limited, he played a significant role in the postseason, averaging 15.9 points and 10.6 rebounds overall. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks in the series-clinching game, scoring 45 points.
- •Towns won his first NBA championship with the Knicks in 2026.
- •Towns averaged 15.9 points and 10.6 rebounds during the postseason.
- •Knicks secured the title with a 94-90 victory against the Spurs.
- •Jalen Brunson scored a series-high 45 points in Game 5.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns shouts out Anthony Edwards with emotional message
"In just his second season with the New York Knicks, former Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is an NBA champion.
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