Nov 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Knicks fans didn't take kindly to Karl-Anthony Towns' Eagles sweater decision before the team's matchup against the 76ers.

Whereas most play with a chip on their shoulder, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns will operate with one in his thumb. Per Stefan Bondy and Peter Botte of

NBA fans were confused Wednesday to see Karl-Anthony Towns, who was sitting out of the New York Knicks matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers due to

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns changed out of his controversial NFL gear on the sideline in the middle of Wednesday's game.

Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) watches a tribute to him played by his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, before the game at Target Center.

Though New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ thumb injury is worse than initially thought, he’s not expected to miss much time at all.

After struggling for multiple injuries lately, fans are worried if Karl-Anthony Towns will play against the Minnesota Timberwolves or not.

The 7-footer is averaging 25.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game — second-most in the NBA — in 38 appearances.

Karl Anthony-Towns had a chance to suit up and play for the New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Instead, Towns took the night off as he deals with a thumb injury. When Towns joined his teammates on the visiting team’s bench at the Wells Fargo Center,

While Knicks fans were disappointed in Towns' decision to wear Eagles gear, teammate Jalen Brunson wasn't. In fact, the team's star was upset that Towns switched shirts at halftime — perhaps because Brunson is himself a lifelong Eagles fan.