In a festive social media announcement, New York Knicks basketball star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods have revealed they are engaged to be married.
'Marry Christmas' Proposal on a New York Rooftop
The couple shared the news on Thursday via a joint Instagram post, cleverly captioned "Marry Christmas" alongside a series of romantic emojis. The post featured 15 photographs documenting the proposal moment, which took place on a rooftop in New York City.
In the images, Woods is seen wearing a fittingly elegant long white gown and a fuzzy coat, while Towns, known by his initials KAT, is pictured down on one knee. The couple, who have been romantically linked since 2020, have now officially taken the next step in their relationship after five years together.
A Five-Year Relationship in the Public Eye
Jordyn Woods first confirmed her relationship with the NBA player in September 2020. She posted a series of beach photos showing the pair in matching swimwear, captioned with the telling phrase, "I found you, then I found me."
Woods rose to fame through her close friendship with Kylie Jenner and appearances on reality television shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Life of Kylie. She found herself at the centre of a major tabloid story in 2019 due to speculation about her connection with NBA player Tristan Thompson, but has since reconciled with the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Karl-Anthony Towns, a Dominican-American four-time NBA All-Star, spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a franchise-altering trade last season, he was moved to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick.
Celebrity Sports Union Captivates Fans
The engagement between the high-profile athlete and the well-known influencer has quickly become a major talking point across sports and entertainment circles. Fans of both were quick to flood the announcement post with congratulatory messages.
The couple were last seen together publicly at the US Open women's semi-finals in September, photographed courtside. A representative for Jordyn Woods did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Associated Press following the engagement news.
This union marks a significant personal milestone for both Towns and Woods, solidifying a relationship that has weathered public scrutiny and now moves toward a future together.
