Karl-Anthony Town’s nationality sparks debate over World Team selection for 2026 All-Star Game; “Is he Dominican?”
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns played for Team World on Sunday against Team USA during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Los Angeles. Towns, who is understood to be from Edison, New Jersey, caused a lot of confusion as many wondered why he wasn’t joining the All-Americans.
Karl-Anthony Towns represented the Dominican Republic at NBA All-Star Weekend. Despite growing up in new jerseyKarl-Anthony Towns is of Dominican descent as his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, is from the Dominican Republic. Towns is believed to be Dominican-American. He has represented the Dominican Republic at international competitions since he was 15 years old.
“Karl Anthony Towns was born in New Jersey, what is he doing in the team world?” one user wrote.
“No hate but he was born and raised in New Jersey. If we follow that logic wouldn’t everyone be a Team World? Can’t LeBron be a Team World because of his African ancestry?” said another.
“I’m glad Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t representing the U.S. OMG we can’t see crap like this during the Olympics 😂,” one joked.
“Sorry, isn’t Karl-Anthony Towns from New Jersey?” wrote another.
“Karl Anthony Towns is a double agent in the franchise world 😂😂😂 what he does in the franchise world,” one said.
Although Karl-Anthony Town’s appearance on Team World drew a lot of attention, he still had a forgettable game as Team World lost to Team USA All-Stars 37-35. Towns played 8 minutes and scored 10 points. He hit two three-pointers and three field goals.
French star Victor Wembanyama led the world team with 12 points with 2 three-pointers and 4 field goals.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Dominican roots: What to know
Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother, Jacqueline Cruz Towns, was born in the Dominican Republic. However, public sources do not specify the exact date or year she immigrated to the United States. Towns was born in Edison, New Jersey, in 1995 to Jacqueline Towns and Karl Towns Sr., an African-American.
Jacqueline passed away in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Towns has represented the Dominican Republic in international basketball competitions since he was 15, earning honors.
