Karl-Anthony Towns Calls Out Gilbert Arenas: “He’s Built Like A Female”

Retired NBA player Gilbert Arenas has reignited discussions surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns' defense during the postseason, particularly following the New York Knicks’ recent exit against the Indiana Pacers. On a segment of Gil’s Arena, co-host Josiah Johnson shared insights from anonymous teammates expressing concerns over Towns' inability to grasp key defensive strategies. Johnson noted, “Towns executed incorrect coverages without explaining his reasoning.” He subsequently posed the question of whether Towns faces unjust scrutiny for his defensive shortcomings. In a bold response, Arenas claimed, “He’s targeted by all offensive players due to his physical build... He’s constructed unlike traditional defenders." Averaging 24.4 points and 12.8 rebounds with the Knicks last season, Towns played a crucial role in their path to the Eastern Conference Finals, despite ongoing criticisms of his defense.