Karl-Anthony Towns Credits Jordyn Woods for Personal Growth

Towns, who joined the Knicks after a tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves, credits Woods with helping him navigate the profound grief of losing his mother to COVID-19. He described her as a foundational presence during that crisis, noting she was the last person he spoke with before saying goodbye at the hospital. The couple, who became engaged in December 2025, transitioned into a romantic partnership after years of close friendship, a history they claim provides a rare stability in the spotlight.

Following the Knicks’ championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs in June 2026, the couple’s bond remained in the public eye. Woods celebrated the win on social media, publicly praising the humility and lack of ego Towns maintained throughout the season. For his part, the athlete told The New York Times that Woods continues to challenge him to work on himself, ultimately making him a better man. Beyond his personal life, Towns noted that the championship win served as a rare unifying force across New York City, even bridging the divide between Knicks and Brooklyn Nets fans.