New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns is actually skipping the game this time. Towns declined to engage in Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green's verbal

Draymond Green faced criticism for falsely suggesting Karl-Anthony Towns skipped a game to avoid Jimmy Butler, without checking the real reason – attending a family friend's funeral. The incident highlights the importance of accuracy and sensitivity when discussing personal matters.

Karl-Anthony Towns took the high road when asked to respond to Draymond Green's comments that the New York Knicks center missed last week's game against the Golden State Warriors because of Jimmy Butler's presence.