Karl-Anthony Towns celebrated the New York Knicks’ victory in the 2026 NBA Finals, which saw the team secure a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026, E!
- June 15, 2026
AceShowbiz - Karl-Anthony Towns celebrated the New York Knicks’ victory in the 2026 NBA Finals, which saw the team secure a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026, E! News reports. Towns credited his fiancée Jordyn Woods' orange clutch bag from her fashion label Woods by Jordyn as a good luck charm that played a role in the Knicks’ championship success.
Yahoo adds that Towns believes the designer clutch was a significant factor in the team’s triumph, while Sports Illustrated notes the Knicks had a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals after a loss on June 8, 2026, when Woods was unable to bring the bag due to Madison Square Garden’s no-bag policy. The Knicks remained undefeated in all other games that season when Woods carried the clutch, highlighting its perceived lucky influence.
Woods herself acknowledged via her Instagram that while the Knicks' win was ultimately due to the players’ skill and hard work, her consistent use of the orange clutch bag became a personal superstition and symbol of support throughout the playoff run. She also expressed gratitude for the team’s talent and resilience.
Karl-Anthony Towns is known for being the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year and was the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Hailing from Edison, New Jersey, Towns has been a key figure in the Knicks’ recent success. He and Woods became engaged in December 2025 after years of friendship, deepening their bond through difficult times, including Towns’ loss of his mother. Woods has been a consistent presence at Knicks games this season and is actively involved in her own fashion brand, which offers inclusive sizing and has grown steadily.
This story highlights how personal relationships and symbols of support, like Woods’ clutch bag, can become meaningful to athletes during high-stakes moments. The Knicks’ championship win not only marks a historic achievement for the franchise but also underscores the importance of off-court influences that contribute to a team’s morale and confidence.
This article is based on reporting originally published by E! News.
