'Endure for 10 weeks to win the championship': Team owner's ascetic command exposed! Towns candidly confesses, "My fiancée was shocked"

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For the first time since 1973, a truly 53-year wait, New York Knicks owner James Dolan's bizarre "secret to victory" has recently been revealed, sparking widespread discussion. He had proposed a "no sexual intercourse (abstinence)" rule during the playoffs to his players. It is reported that Jordan Woods (29), a "model" and Towns' fiancée, could not hide her astonishment upon hearing the news.

According to a report by U.S. media "Open Announcing" on the 17th (Korean time), full footage of a 15-minute speech delivered by owner James Dolan to the team in April, just before the playoffs began, was released through the podcast "Roommates Show," hosted by Knicks stars Jalen Brunson (30) and Josh Hart (31).

In the video, owner Dolan emphasized that to seize the single opportunity of a championship, the team must sacrifice everything for the next 10 weeks. He then made a somewhat radical proposal.

Owner Dolan said, "I thought about giving up marital relations for the next 10 weeks," which drew laughter from the players. He continued, "I'm not really saying to not do it for 10 weeks straight. But like the ancient Spartans, they restrained themselves to gain the advantage of victory. You must also sharpen that day." He raised his voice as he spoke.

He also said, "Go home and talk to your wives. Don't explicitly say you won't have relations, and don't say it's my idea." Yet, he added, "But tell them what kind of games we have to play ahead, how much dedication is required of us, and what kind of sacrifices our families must endure as well," applying a mix of humor and serious pressure.

However, the "secret operation" did not last long. Karl-Anthony Towns, who has been on a daily media tour since winning the championship this season, revealed the anecdote while appearing on "The Howard Stern Show."

Contrary to the owner's request, Towns confessed that he immediately told his fiancée, model Jordan Woods, upon returning home. Laughing, Towns revealed, "I'm enjoying a happy engagement life. When I told my fiancée what the owner said at home, she was shocked and didn't want to hear the story," which made the studio laugh. Towns has been with Woods since 2020 and got engaged in December 2025.

It remains unclear whether the players actually followed the owner's "abstinence recommendation." However, what is certain is that the Knicks players have fully felt the "tremendous impact of a New York championship" that the owner had proclaimed. New York City, which lifted the championship trophy for the first time in 53 years, is still in a literal festival atmosphere.

In an interview with "The Howard Stern Show," Towns said, "When athletes are doing something special, they don't fully realize the true impact it will bring. They just think about competing at the highest level and achieving special results," he began.

He continued, "I was greatly shocked by the tremendous healing and emotion felt by New York fans immediately after the championship. I still honestly can't believe how huge of a feat we have accomplished," conveying his overwhelming feelings as a New York Knicks player wearing a championship ring.

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