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. “It’s been an honor to be part of this team, be part of this organization, like bring the word ‘hope’ back to the city. To have the Knicks be where we’re at right now and to be so respected in the city.
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