Four-time NBA All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is heading from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade.
While the trade is not yet official, the big man has reportedly already arrived in New York. But once the deal is no longer pending and his tenure with the Knicks officially begins, there is a perfect nickname for Towns once he suits up for his new team.
Some fans think that Towns should start going by “Bodega KAT” when he plays for the Knicks. Stating the obvious: This is a tribute to how his initials “KAT” sound like the word “cat” and how New York City bodega delis often have felines living in those stores.
He was Big Purr in Minnesota. He’s absolutely going by Bodega Kat in NY.
— Vincenzo The Last Tree Bender (@VinceVocabulary) September 29, 2024
While we have seen several tweets suggesting Bodega KAT as his name, including one from comedian Sam Morril, this name is not a brand new idea.
In fact, the origin of the nickname could date as far back as May 2024.
If he came here he would be known as “Bodega Kat” 🤭 Happy Friday.
— Mr. October (@marL0wE) May 31, 2024
No matter who came up with it, though, I’ve got a feeling that Bodega KAT should stick around for some time.
Especially considering his East Coast roots growing up nearby in New Jersey, this is a perfect nickname for so many reasons. Plus, it is much better than Big Purr.