Karl-Anthony Towns Sr. criticizes Jimmy Butler after Knicks' championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns Sr. expressed his dissatisfaction with Jimmy Butler following the New York Knicks' championship win in 2026. During an interview, Towns Sr. referenced Butler's past criticisms of his son, saying, 'Jimmy ain’t got no championship. Karl bypassed him.' Towns had a strained relationship with Butler when they played together on the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2017 to 2018, which was noted for its tension. Despite their on-court issues, both players have moved on in their careers, with Towns joining the Knicks in 2024 and Butler currently with the Golden State Warriors. The Knicks will begin their title defense on October 20 against the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21.
- •Knicks won the championship in 2026, ending a historic title drought.
- •Relationship between Towns and Butler was strained during their time together.
- •Towns moves on to Knicks in 2024 after a tenure with the Timberwolves.
- •Knicks' title defense starts on October 20 against the 76ers.
- •Warriors face the Lakers on October 21.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Jimmy (Butler) Ain’t Got No Championship’ — Karl-Anthony Towns Sr. Takes Shots at Warriors Star After Knicks’ Title
"For a short while, from 2017 to 2018, Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns played together with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Though they were meant to be a strong frontcourt-wing duo, Towns and Butler never clicked on the court, and their relationship remained strained even after Butler left Minnesota.
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