The dumbest “controversy” sprouted up on Wednesday, when Philadelphia Eagles fan and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns wore a shirt supporting the Birds while he was on the bench with an injury. Fans roasted the heck out of him. And in the second half of the Knicks’ eventual win, he changed his shirt.

Karl Anthony-Towns had a chance to suit up and play for the New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Instead, Towns took the night off as he deals with a thumb injury. When Towns joined his teammates on the visiting team’s bench at the Wells Fargo Center,

Karl-Anthony Towns switched gears, or in this case, gear. The Knicks star was roasted by fans early during Wednesday’s game against the 76ers for wearing an Eagles sweater while sitting on the bench with an injured thumb at Wells Fargo Center.

Knicks fans didn't take kindly to Karl-Anthony Towns' Eagles sweater decision before the team's matchup against the 76ers.

Karl-Anthony Towns has had a strong first season with the Knicks, but he rubbed some New York fans the wrong way Wednesday night. The veteran center is very proud of his northern New Jersey roots, which gives him a special connection with his new fanbase.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson said he took it easy on Josh Hart after his Eagles eliminated the Commanders.

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns changed out of his controversial NFL gear on the sideline in the middle of Wednesday's game.

Knicks ’ stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns enjoyed the Eagles’ blowout victory in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game -- but they may have enjoyed clowning teammate Josh Hart even more.

Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders prompted playful banter among New York Knicks stars Jalen

The Philadelphia Eagles are on to Super Bowl LIX after defeating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.

Karl-Anthony Towns has had a strong first season ... Towns wore an Eagles shirt as the Knicks played in Philadelphia. KAT, a born and bred Eagles fan, is repping the birds on the Knicks bench ...

New York Knicks stars took the high road in dealing with Josh Hart after the Washington Commanders' loss in the NFC Championship Game.