NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns received a “cheat code” from Anthony Edwards before every game of the 2026 NBA Finals. The Knicks won in five.
Edwards, Towns’ former teammate on the Minnesota Timberwolves, FaceTimed the Knicks center before each Finals matchup. He shared scouting insights on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, according to multiple reports from Bleacher Report and Complex. “He passed the test,” Edwards joked, referencing Towns’ ability to execute the plan.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What was the ‘cheat code’ Anthony Edwards gave Karl-Anthony Towns?
- A: Edwards shared detailed scouting insights on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ defensive tendencies before each Finals game, helping Towns exploit Wemby’s weaknesses.
- Q: How did the Knicks win the 2026 NBA Finals?
- A: The Knicks defeated the Spurs in five games, with Towns executing Edwards’ scouting plan effectively against Wembanyama.