NBA Star Karl-Anthony Towns Opens Up About Overcoming Personal Tragedy. Karl-Anthony Towns, the talented center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been through an unimaginable ordeal. In 2020, he lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, to COVID-19, a devastating blow that shook the basketball world. Now, Towns is using his platform to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the challenges of balancing grief with the demands of his high-pressure profession. In a poignant reflection, Towns shares his personal struggles and the lessons he's learned along the way, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional toll of being a professional athlete.
Karl-Anthony Towns has dealt with personal loss, and he understands how difficult it is to balance grief with the job.
