Karl-Anthony Towns honored to earn Knicks fans’ respect for helping bring ‘hope’ back to city
Karl-Anthony Towns expressed his pride in earning the respect of New York Knicks fans as the team approaches the NBA Finals. He reflected on the Knicks' journey back to prominence after years of struggle, emphasizing the importance of hope for the city. The Knicks have achieved a franchise-record 11 straight playoff victories, reigniting excitement among their fanbase.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns has been a key player for the New York Knicks as they head into the NBA Finals.
- ▪The Knicks have won 11 consecutive playoff games, averaging a 23.8-point victory margin.
- ▪This marks the Knicks' first appearance in the NBA Finals in 27 years.
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NBA New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns honored to earn Knicks fans’ respect for helping bring ‘hope’ back to city By Zach Braziller Published June 1, 2026, 10:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — Growing up, Karl-Anthony Towns rooted for the Knicks. So, this run holds a special place in his heart, to see how excited New York City is about the Knicks again, after some dark times. “I can remember draft day a while ago. The Knicks were not good, and people didn’t seem to care as much about [them],” he said Monday before the Knicks flew to San Antonio as they continued preparations for Wednesday’s NBA Finals opener against the Spurs.
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