Karl-Anthony Towns has recently stepped into one of the most influential roles in basketball. Elected as vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) alongside Gabe Vincent , the New York Knicks star is responsible for shaping decisions that affect every player in the league, from household names like LeBron James to those fighting for their next contract.

For years, league conversations and policies often centered on megastars like James and Stephen Curry , global icons whose voices carried weight in every significant negotiation. But Towns insists his mission is broader. He clarified that the union’s future isn’t about catering to a few but building a safety net that protects all talent tiers.

“ My job as VP is not just to take care of, you know, the LeB

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