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Knicks' center Towns emphasizes respect in NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Knicks' center Towns emphasizes respect in NBA Finals
Summary

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns spoke about the importance of respect and passion in the NBA Finals. He highlighted that basketball should be enjoyed at its purest form, with physicality left to the players on the court. Spurs forward Julian Champagnie expressed his comfort in Midtown Manhattan during San Antonio's downtime from games. The NBA Finals are currently ongoing, as teams compete for the championship.

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  • •Karl-Anthony Towns discussed respect in basketball.
  • •The NBA Finals aim to showcase the game's purity.
  • •Julian Champagnie feels safe in Midtown Manhattan.
  • •Teams are currently competing for the championship.
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  • 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — "The game is built off of respect and passion," Knicks …
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