Behind every successful NBA player, you are sure to find their parents, who make innumerable sacrifices to help them reach the league. So, many share a close relationship with their parents, and one of them is Karl-Anthony Towns. From the time he was drafted into the league, his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, was always his number one fan.
Watch What’s Trending Now!
But back in April, Cruz passed away due to complications from COVID-19. It was a big shock to the whole league and everyone poured in condolences for the Towns family. Yesterday would have been her 60th birthday and also the wedding anniversary of Towns’ parents. So he wrote a heartfelt message about her on Twitter.
“Real love bro,” former teammate Zach LaVine replied. “We all miss her!”
ADVERTISEMENT
Happy 30th anniversary to my parents. More importantly, happy birthday to my reason for being alive. Not a single day goes by without me thinking of you. Your energy is missed not only in the household you built but in this world overall. Love u & miss u more than people know. pic.twitter.com/zc0IIide4d
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) July 21, 2020
Karl-Anthony Towns: Minnesota’s franchise player
After she passed away, Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas said, “There’s nothing like her passion, her emotion.” Wolves President Gersson Rosas said Monday. “She was a classic team mom that you never see in professional sports.… She had 15 kids every time she came around us. It just drew me back to Little League or high school, where you see a parent that’s just passionate.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Stumbled on this video of Karl-Anthony Towns and his mom when he committed to Kentucky and now I’m sobbing pic.twitter.com/Rtb3Eqwxhg
— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) April 13, 2020
Towns made his first All-Star game in 2018. When the news came out, nobody was prouder than his mother.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
On the court, Towns has been working hard to make not only his parents, but also his team proud. After unanimously winning Rookie of the Year in 2016, he has been constantly improving. Since the last three seasons, his points per game have risen every year. He is also one of the best shooting big men in the league, shooting over 40% from three for three seasons in a row.
In February, the Wolves acquired for Towns’ friend from high school, D’Angelo Russell. Together, they can be a promising duo for the franchise and can potentially bring a championship to Minnesota.
Top Stories
Caitlin Clark, JuJu Watkins Announce Injury Update After Months of Battle
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent Dishes on LeBron James, Luka Doncic’s Sacrifices, Role on the Team and More (Exclusive)
Arrest For Shaquille O’Neal’s Stolen Range Rover Made But More Bad News Awaits
Calls Mount Against NBA Refs After Stephen Curry Wrongfully Punished vs Timberwolves
WNBA Fans Offer No Filter After Dearica Hamby, Aces Announce Final Decision Over Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
