NBA: Karl-Anthony Towns Receives Support From Players, Fans After Mom's Death
KEY POINTS
- Towns shared last March how people should take COVID-19 seriously
- Karl-Anthony Towns lost his mother due to complications from the coronavirus
- Fans and players took to social media to share their thoughts and prayers for the Towns family
The threat of the coronavirus rages on as the infectious disease continues to affect thousands of families worldwide. COVID-19 has taken away multiple lives in the past few months, including Jacqueline Towns, the mother of NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.
The NBA and fans worldwide mourn the difficult loss, as Jacqueline was very supportive of her son in his NBA journey. From the very beginning, she was seen cheering the would-be number one overall pick in different stages of his life. An old video of Karl-Anthony’s college commitment announcement resurfaced showing how overjoyed Jacqueline was for her son.
Last March, Karl-Anthony sent a message to everyone to take COVID-19 seriously as his mother was hospitalized.
“I think it’s important that everyone understands the severity of what’s happening in the world right now with this coronavirus,” said the Timberwolves center.
He continued by sharing the difficulties that their family is going through as it has been an emotional time for them.
“I talked to her when she went there and I told her I loved her,” Towns said. “This disease is real. This disease needs not to be taken lightly, please protect your families, your loved ones, friends, yourself."
Karl-Anthony Towns sends a heartfelt message urging everyone to take the coronavirus seriously after his mom was hospitalized and put in a medically induced coma.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 25, 2020
Wishing KAT and his family the best π
β°(via @KarlTowns) pic.twitter.com/5Mf6M5w7Ce
The Towns family broke the news of Jacqueline’s passing with a statement that shared how she was a positive figure for everyone.
“Her passion was palpable and her energy will never be replaced,” stated Towns.
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 13, 2020
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 13, 2020
With the heartbreaking news, players and fans offered emotional support to Karl-Anthony Towns and his family.
Its so heart wrenching to lose one's mom!...I pray God gives you the strength to go through these dark times!!... @karltowns
— Young Bravvo (@YoungBravvo) April 14, 2020
The worst kind of pain is when you lose your mother
— Nnamdi #RipEwoks4UBI ππ₯£βΏπ³π¬ (@DHotwheelz) April 13, 2020
Im so sorry and praying for Karl Anthony Towns and his family
COVID 19 is so evil
The NBA shared condolences through their official Twitter page saying, “Jacqueline was beloved around the NBA and a great source of strength and inspiration for her family.”
The NBA family mourns the passing of Jacqueline Cruz, loving mother to Karl-Anthony Towns.
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2020
Jacqueline was beloved around the NBA and a great source of strength and inspiration for her family.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Towns family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/iPiM2c7EeN
Two-time MVP Steph Curry also offered his prayers for the big man.
Praying for you and your entire family @KarlTowns ππ½ aint no other words man Iβm so sorry
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) April 14, 2020
One commenter on Curry’s post reposted a video of Jacqueline’s reaction to her son’s All-Star announcement. It showed the immense love and support she had for Karl-Anthony and his career.
pic.twitter.com/owb8UEXYWW His mom reacting to him being an all star π. RIP
— envy (@envyrgn) April 14, 2020
Other players also poured in support such as John Wall, Chris Paul and Zach LaVine. They sent out their love and prayers to the Towns family.
Sending my love and prayers to my brother @KarlTowns and his familyβ€οΈ ππΎ
— John Wall (@JohnWall) April 13, 2020
Man... thoughts and prayers with you and the entire family @KarlTowns ππΎ
— Chris Paul (@CP3) April 13, 2020
Iβm so sorry @KarlTowns love you bro! Thoughts and prayer to your family.
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 13, 2020
Fuck COVID foreal
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 13, 2020
Donovan Mitchell, who was tested positive for the virus last March, also sent his emotional support.
π’π’ damn man this hurts!! Sending love and prayers your way @KarlTowns β€οΈ https://t.co/UyAz9UJdiL
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 13, 2020
It has been a difficult month for the NBA but the community of players and fans are actively supporting one another in this rapidly evolving time.
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