Getty Karl-Anthony Towns on his mother
Karl-Anthony Towns has been one of the driving forces behind the New York Knicks’ surprising run to the 2026 NBA Finals, helping the franchise build a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs.
As the series shifted to Madison Square Garden for Game 3, the six-time All-Star opened up about a constant source of motivation throughout his career: the memory of his late mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns.
Towns has played a key role on both ends of the floor during the Finals, including his defensive work against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. The
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