The New York Knicks reached the conference finals for the first time in over 20 years. For Karl-Anthony Towns, the moment holds special meaning, as he made it to the finals in his very first season with the Knicks following his offseason trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Following the win, Towns joined the postgame show to express his appreciation for the city and its basketball culture. But his attempt to channel the New York spirit by adopting a local accent didn’t quite land as expected.
“You know, to all my brothers that were with me at Rucker Park, all the brothers that were with me in all those… games and Tri-State, especially in New York, you know, I dedicate this to them,” Towns said with a noticeable and somewhat awkward twist to his voice.
Why KAT tryna force the New York accent 😭 pic.twitter.com/n8xYCC95Tt
— 🌨️ (@NotLikeRuss) May 17, 2025
NBA fans wasted no time in reacting online, as the clip of Towns’ interview quickly made the rounds. Many couldn’t help but laugh at what they perceived as a forced accent.
“Shit didn’t even sound right,” one fan wrote bluntly.
😭😭 shit didn’t even sound right
— Sports Reaper (@JustAFanRelax) May 17, 2025
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“The way he said New York got me cryin bro,” another chimed in.
The way he said New York got me cryin bro
— wohk (@_wohk) May 17, 2025
“Man bro still sounds zesty. C’mon KAT,” another added with laughing emojis.
Man bro still sounds zesty 😂😂 cmon kat
— . (@xLogicxl) May 17, 2025
“Nah this hurt to watch,” a fan concluded.
Nah this hurt to watch😭😭😭
— Daig Muse⚡️ (@DaigMuse) May 17, 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns Reflects On Team Trust
After the Game 6 win, Karl-Anthony Towns spoke sincerely about his role in the Knicks’ success. He also praised the support he’s felt since joining the team.
“We talked about the importance of this game. My teammates trusted me in positions to score, and I’m glad I was able to repay their trust with some buckets. So it’s really a testament to my teammates keeping me involved and allowing me to be aggressive,” Towns said.
Towns was a key factor in the Knicks’ commanding 119-81 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6, helping seal the series 4-2. He posted a double-double performance with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and an assist.
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