WFAN Host Trashes Knicks' $53 Million Gamble on Karl-Anthony Towns As Big Mistake

The New York Knicks have reached the Eastern Conference Finals, but the excitement isn't universal among New Yorkers, particularly for WFAN's Gregg “Gio” Giannotti. Following the Knicks' Game 6 defeat to the Indiana Pacers, Giannotti unleashed a fervent critique of one of the team’s highest-paid players: Karl-Anthony Towns.During his Monday broadcast, Giannotti delivered a blistering evaluation of the 7-foot forward, deeming him a “liability.” He bluntly remarked, “Towns is a loser. That is their biggest problem.” Giannotti expressed frustration over Towns’ erratic performances, emphasizing his defensive lapses and incessant complaining.Acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves with significant expectations and a $53 million deal, Towns’ playoff performance has left many fans and experts profoundly disheartened.