After the New York Knicks were knocked out of the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Knicks’ elimination ended their title hopes, it also cast a harsh spotlight on Karl-Anthony Towns , particularly for his lackluster defensive play during the series .

Among the most vocal critics was New York radio host Gregg “Gio” Giannotti. Still, the host stood firm behind his words and defended his take in a string of social media posts. In one response to backlash, he clarified that his remarks were strictly about basketball and not meant as a personal attack.

“ What I said about Towns isn’t a personal shot. Go back and listen. It’s all about basketball. A personal shot is me saying something like, “Gary, you’re an idiot for not understanding what I was

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