Karl-Anthony Towns got praise from one of his inspirations Tuesday after winning an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. Magic Johnson, the five-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP, surprised Towns with a congratulatory message on “CBS Mornings.” “I had to say, Karl, you dominated the whole playoffs, brother.
Karl-Anthony Towns got praise from one of his inspirations Tuesday after winning an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. Magic Johnson, the five-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP, surprised Towns with a congratulatory message on “CBS Mornings.” “I had to say, Karl, you dominated the whole playoffs, brother. Your outside shooting ability from the three-point line. You’re putting it on the floor and dime, dishing left and right, as well as blocking shots. And your defense, you were awesome, man,” Johnson said in a video while on vacation with his family. “You’re going to be beloved forever, brother, in the city of New York.” The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their first NBA championship since 1973. Towns said he’s “always wanted
