KAT’s dream debut in New York

Karl Anthony-Towns was finally able to get going with the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York. The first home game was very special for him, as his family, originally from New Jersey, was going to be very present in the stands. Among them are his parents, brothers, cousins ​​and a long list of acquaintances.

“It’s been an amazing feeling to be here (at the Garden) with a big part of my family. Especially with my dad up there,” he told the newspaper. Post NY.

His father, Karl Anthony-Towns Senior, still lives in Metuchen, New Jersey, and his job has not changed. He is still the head coach at the institute where his son was already under his leadership many years ago.

“Being in New York is very special to me, because my family is much closer to me. My niece and nephew can come to my games a lot more, and I watch them grow on my days off. It is very special. Being so close to home means a lot to me,” said the player.

At the Garden he played 32 minutes in the victory against the Indiana Pacers (123-98) with 21 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks to his name.

KNICKS WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/XLz9UsRbK4

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 26, 2024

His reunion with Thibs

Rumor has it that Thibodeau and Towns didn’t end on the best terms in Minnesota. Apparently the coach wanted a lot from a young player at the time who had just arrived in the league and looked closely at his personal statistics.

However, after nine seasons wearing a T-Wolves jersey, Thibs was definitely one of the biggest pushers to move him to the Knicks. So, we can say that their relationship has changed a lot for the better.

“It’s just about maturity. It is obviously much stronger. I trained him a few years ago, but all his experiences have helped him a lot. The ups and downs, the playoffs, going from being drafted to getting to the Conference Finals last year … And just playing ball -basket won. All those experiences have been really good for him,” Thibodeau said.

“Sometimes a player’s timing is also important … I think when you’re young, you always want to establish your career first. As they mature and grow, I think they realize that it is very difficult to do it alone. That it is necessary to do together. And it is in that direction that most players are going,” explained the coach.

This morning the Knicks will not move from Madison Square Garden, and starting at 01:00, they will face the Cavs of an old acquaintance, Kenny Atkinson, who was the supporter of the New York franchise (2008 -12).

As for the Knicks, they have confirmed that Mitchell Robinson, Precious Achiuwa and Kevin McCullar Jr., and Josh Hart are doubtful until the last minute due to a broken ankle and Deuce McBride due to some discomfort in his knee.