Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks was roasted for wearing Eagles gear during the game against the 76ers

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks was roasted for wearing Eagles gear during the game against the 76ers

Karl-Anthony Towns may have upset some disgruntled New York sports fans a little Wednesday night.

The Knicks superstar wore a green Eagles sweater with a retro logo as he sat on the bench during New York’s game against the rival 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center.

Towns, a native of Edison, New Jersey, has made it clear in the past that he had no problem supporting the Eagles no matter which team in the NBA he plays for.

During his time with the Timberwolves in 2018, he posted on social media his support for the Eagles – who beat the Vikings in the NFC title game en route to their first Super Bowl victory.

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 15, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NBAE via Getty Images
Landry Shamet and Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks look on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 15, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NBAE via Getty Images

Towns, a self-described “born and raised” Eagles fan, was called out for his words but told reporters he didn’t mind the criticism and preferred to stay true to himself.

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“I have to be myself,” Towns told reporters in January. “I’ve been an Eagles fan since I was young. I will always remain loyal to my team. Regardless of what happened in that game, I won both ways. I would have a big support for the Vikings if they won, and of course I would have a big support for the Eagles if they won. For me it was a win-win situation.”



While he kept his truth in court on Wednesday — while sidelined with a bone chip and a sprained thumb — that didn’t mean some Knicks fans weren’t angry and amused by the decision.

Karl-Anthony Towns sat out Wednesday’s game. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

“I can’t believe KAT fits on the bench in these Eagles. He should be fined,” one fan wrote on X.

“There’s no way KAT got an Eagles sweater on the Knicks bench smh,” another wrote.

“KAT, why the hell are you wearing an Eagles jacket when we play Philly,” an angry supporter chimed in.

However, on the show, Jalen Brunson – also a known Eagles fan – said during an in-game interview that he was okay with the Eagles merch, saying he “absolutely” co-signed the move.

Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the New York Knicks reacts to a foul called on him during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in New York. AP

Due to his two injuries, Towns was forced to sit out Wednesday night’s game but is expected to play through it, The Post reported.

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