Karl-Anthony Towns gets honest about his faith after Knicks' championship

Karl-Anthony Towns achieved an NBA dream, winning a championship with the New York Knicks, after seeming close to contending with the Minnesota Timberwolves.A blockbuster trade swapped Towns for Julius Randle just a few seasons ago, and it paid off nicely for both the Knicks and Towns. He was a major part of the team’s wins in the earlier NBA Finals games against the San Antonio Spurs.

He didn’t have his best performance in Game 5 in San Antonio, finishing with two points and 10 rebounds, as foul trouble kept him out of the game for significant stretches.However, Towns had multiple double-doubles in previous games, and was a key part of keeping Victor Wembanyama off his game, by playing aggressive, physical defense, and keeping him away from the paint.More news:Adam Silver Makes Strong Statement on Victor Wembanyama Amid NBA FinalsSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JUNE 13: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)During the team’s postgame trophy ceremony, ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” host Ernie Johnson asked Towns to share how “divine inspiration” was a big part of him winning the championship.“You know, you work your whole life for this moment. Throughout my career, I’ve seen myself fall down.

People tell me to stay down and I got back up, even when I was in the mud and I put my left foot in front of my right foot. I kept trusting God. I kept trusting my faith.

I kept trusting the work,” Towns said."Thank you, mama. I appreciate you getting me one."

– Karl-Anthony Townspic.twitter.com/ENUcHxSbXT— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) June 14, 2026“We this team.

We always said since the beginning: ‘It is written.’ This was written for New York and we went and got it done today, because all the brothers here, because of the fans,” he said.“I appreciate everyone, and y’all heard