Knicks players and coaches have reportedly grown frustrated with Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive habits, according to The Athletic.
The New York Knicks playoff run came to an end in the Eastern Conference Finals as they lost Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers, and now more details are surfacing about tension within the team, particularly around Karl-Anthony Towns.
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According to The Athletic, multiple Knicks players and coaches were frustrated with Towns’ defensive approach throughout the season, raising concerns that go beyond talent alone.
“Publicly, Knicks players made veiled comments all season about poor communication causing their inconsistencies. Behind the scenes, they and coaches expressed frustration with Towns’ defensive habits — less concerned with his talent level and more with his process on that end,” The Athletic wrote.
“Too often, Towns executed incorrect coverages without communicating why he did it. After it became a theme, players worried Towns didn’t grasp the importance of the matter.”
During the 2025 NBA Playoffs, KAT averaged 21.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
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