Karl Towns Sr. tells The Post why this will be best Father's Day yet after son fulfills late mother's Knicks 'dream'

Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a defining moment for the Knicks, and his father, Karl Towns Sr., frames that arc as a family milestone as much as a sports achievement. The Knicks’ playoff run ended a 53-year championship drought, with Towns lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy in a city-wide celebration that resonated beyond basketball. In a Father’s Day Q&A with The Post’s Steve Serby, Sr. discusses how his son’s humility and drive have been shaped by his late mother’s memory and by representing New York on basketball’s biggest stage. Sr. describes the best Father’s Day moment as witnessing the championship parade and the emotions of the City Hall ceremony, where he cried while his son stood with the trophy. He recalls the Canyon of Heroes float as a family reunion, with former Knicks players returning to honor a program that had long waited for such a moment. The conversation emphasizes that Towns’ success is deeply tied to family, community, and a mother’s legacy. While the interview centers on pride, Sr. notes there are no plans for Father’s Day beyond gratitude and the ongoing responsibility of carrying his mother’s memory forward through his son’s career. The piece illustrates how a father’s perspective can frame a championship as a shared triumph that extends to the fans and the city. It also highlights how personal histories intertwine with team legacies.