Karl-Anthony Towns' Knicks fandom, explained: Inside New York big's roots and ties to hometown NBA club originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's common to see children dream of playing in the NBA Finals for their favorite team. Rarely do they get this opportunity. Except for Karl-Anthony Towns.
Towns, the New Jersey native, grew up as a major Knicks fan who dreamed of suiting up to play in Madison Square Garden. Since a midseason trade in 2024, Towns has gotten the chance to live out this very dream.
However, the NBA Finals drought has been lengthy for the Knicks. The last time the Knicks made it this far, Towns hadn't even begun elementary school.
Here's what to know on how Towns became a major Knicks fan.
It's common to see children dream of playing in the NBA Finals for their favorite team. Rarely do they get this opportunity. Except for Karl-Anthony Towns.
Towns, the New Jersey native, grew up as a major Knicks fan who dreamed of suiting up to play in Madison Square Garden. Since a midseason trade in 2024, Towns has gotten the chance to live out this very dream.
However, the NBA Finals drought has been lengthy for the Knicks. The last time the Knicks made it this far, Towns hadn't even begun elementary school.
Here's what to know on how Towns became a major Knicks fan.
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