Pair of shoes signed by Karl Anthony Towns, certified by JSA

Few fans know that Karl-Anthony Towns has a very personal relationship with his game shoes. During the 2020-2021 season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he began wearing special colorways dedicated to his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, who passed away from COVID-19 in 2020.

Towns had some pairs inscribed with discreet messages and personal symbols, including references to his family and his mother, whom he considered his greatest source of motivation.

Since then, he has regularly explained that each pair he wears on the court is a way to honor her and keep her presence with him during games.

This emotional dimension makes his game-worn or signed shoes particularly symbolic for collectors, as they tell an intimate story behind the athletic performance.