Karl-Anthony Towns Reacts to Dawn Staley-Knicks Rumor With a Laugh
Karl-Anthony Towns couldn’t help but laugh at a viral joke linking him to the New York Knicks’ coaching rumors — specifically, the surprising report that the team contacted Dawn Staley, the legendary head coach of South Carolina women’s basketball, about their vacant head coach position.
After the news surfaced, a fan on social media posted a humorous video clip of Staley dropping an F-bomb out of frustration, jokingly captioned:
“Dawn Staley when KAT picks up his 3rd foul in the first quarter.”
The clip made its rounds quickly, and Towns himself responded with a laughing emoji, showing he enjoyed the quip at his own expense. Towns has been known to rack up early fouls in games — a habit he’s openly admitted he needs to improve on — so the joke clearly hit close to home in a lighthearted way.
While it’s unclear how Towns actually feels about the possibility of Staley coaching in the NBA, the moment highlights just how much buzz the idea has generated.
Staley’s resume is packed with accolades:
- 3× NCAA Champion
- 7 Final Four appearances
- 4× Naismith Coach of the Year
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- Inducted into both the Naismith and Women’s Basketball Halls of Fame
She’s also the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball and a trailblazer in the sport. Still, despite the Knicks’ reported contact, the franchise is expected to go in another direction, meaning the NBA may not see its first full-time female head coach just yet.
But if fans — and players like KAT — have anything to say about it, Staley’s name will keep coming up in future coaching conversations.
