The New York Knicks shocked the NBA world on Friday night, acquiring All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns in a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In order to land Towns in this deal, the Knicks had to part ways with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Both players were considered fan favorites in New York in large part because of their toughness. The Knicks also had to give up a 2025 top-13-protected first-round pick in order to make the deal work.
According to reports, Towns was “stunned” that Minnesota traded him. We can’t blame him for feeling that way. He’s been with the franchise since 2015.
Towns averaged 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game last season. He played a huge role in Minnesota’s run to the Western Conference finals.
Knicks fans are hoping Towns will be the missing piece to the team’s championship puzzle.
All we can say for certain is that Towns’ longtime girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, will quickly become a fan favorite in New York.
Woods, 27, became quite popular due to her friendship with Kylie Jenner. She eventually blew up on social media and gained over 12 million followers.
Towns and Woods went public with their relationship in September of 2020. They’ve been inseparable ever since.
Towns has praised Woods plenty of times over the years, saying, “My woman has held me down more than the world knows.”
Woods is known for sharing viral content on Instagram. For example, she left her followers speechless this summer because of one particular swimsuit photo.
One thing Knicks fans will love about Woods is that she has become a basketball savant, according to Towns.
“We watch game film with each other, we watch lots of basketball with each other, and we’re dissecting the game,” Towns said. “She’s becoming more of a basketball savant.”
Only time will tell if Towns and Woods will enjoy their time together in the Big Apple.
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