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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Defends Karl-Anthony Towns After Knicks' Playoff Exit: 'Leave KAT Alone'
- The New York Knicks were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers this season.
- The Knicks reached the Conference Finals after acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota in a trade involving Julius Randle earlier this season.
- During the series, Towns consistently scored near 25 points per game but drew criticism for his inconsistent performances and for altering his voice in interviews, which led to negative backlash on social media.
- Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving, who also hails from New Jersey, came to Towns’ defense during a Twitch stream, urging people to stop mocking him and warning that he would respond to persistent trolls with a form of retaliation inspired by the video game Grand Theft Auto.
- Timberwolves president Tim Connelly called the trade a "win-win" and expressed emotional support for Towns' Knicks tenure, highlighting ongoing respect despite the playoff exit.
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Kyrie Irving Says He's Going To Start 'Attacking' People Who Make Memes Of Karl-Anthony Towns Acting Zesty
Kyrie Irving has had enough of the Karl-Anthony Towns memes and compilation videos focusing on his unique personality and playing style.While Towns played a key part in pushing the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals this season, it was his antics on and off the floor that took over social media throughout the year. KAT, who was born in New Jersey, tends to switch up his tone and accent both in interviews and while voicing his compl…
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