Key facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns stated Jeremy Lin made him a Knicks fan.
- Towns recalled the difficulty of finding a Jeremy Lin jersey during 'Linsanity'.
- He considers Lin one of his favorite Knicks and all-time players.
- Towns' parents influenced his Knicks fandom over the Brooklyn Nets.
- The current Knicks team is in its first NBA Finals appearance since 1998-99.
Karl-Anthony Towns, currently a star for the Minnesota Timberwolves, shared his personal connection to the New York Knicks, attributing his fandom to the 'Linsanity' phenomenon led by Jeremy Lin in 2012. Towns' comments highlight the lasting impact of Lin's brief but impactful tenure with the Knicks and the resurgence of the team, which has now reached the NBA Finals for the first time since the 1998-99 season. His reflections add a personal narrative to the current Knicks' success.