Emotional Karl-Anthony Towns Sends Message to Father Recovering From Illness After Knicks-Nets: “Had a Long Day”

Karl-Anthony Towns listens to recovering father’s advice and suits up for win

Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t expect to make it to Barclays Center on Friday night. But he followed the wishes of his father, Karl Sr., who is recovering from a medical procedure.

Emotional Karl-Anthony Towns Sends Message to Father Recovering From Illness After Knicks-Nets: “Had a Long Day”

The New York Knicks held their breath until the last second before a win against the Brooklyn Nets. The team had to strive past its fourth-quarter woes. But their difficulties couldn’t compare to Karl-Anthony Towns’ sacrifice. The Knicks center wasn’t sure he would suit up tonight against their city rivals. In his postgame comments, Towns revealed his father suffered a medical emergency. The six-time All-Star only left his father’s side to play …

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns has double-double in narrow win over Nets

Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds as the Knicks won their fifth straight.