Karl-Anthony Towns Responds Gracefully to Draymond Green's Criticism
Towns addresses Green's remarks with composure while focusing on personal loss and team success.
- Draymond Green accused Karl-Anthony Towns of avoiding tough matchups, citing the Knicks-Warriors game as an example.
- Towns missed the game to attend the funeral of Sarah Holtzman, a close family friend of his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods.
- In response, Towns chose a measured approach, emphasizing positivity and his focus on supporting Holtzman's grieving family and her children.
- Green offered condolences after learning the reason for Towns' absence but did not formally apologize for his initial remarks.
- Towns' professionalism and strong performance this season have drawn praise, as he remains focused on leading the Knicks in their playoff push.