Karl-Anthony Towns and his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, have been together for six years. From his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves to his trade to the New York Knicks, Woods has been by his side. The two have become one of sports’ most recognizable couples. But their relationship began long before they became romantically involved.
The NBA star and the influencer met through mutual friends years before they started dating. Both have said they were friends for a long time before their relationship evolved into something more. Karl-Anthony Towns later explained that there wasn’t a romantic connection initially. Instead, they built a genuine friendship that eventually became the foundation of their romance. That kind of solid foundation feels like the real deal—no rushing, just real connection.
According to Woods, the transition from friendship to dating felt natural because they already knew each other so well. They connected on a deeper level because both had experienced the loss of a parent at a young age. Woods’s father, John Woods, died of cancer in 2017, while Towns lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, to COVID-19 in 2020.
Their shared experiences with grief helped strengthen their bond and create a relationship built on understanding and support. It’s the kind of ancestral roots of connection that goes beyond surface-level attraction. Towns has often praised Woods for her loyalty and positive influence, while Woods has described the basketball player as her best friend.
Their romantic relationship officially began in May 2020, and they went public a few months later in September 2020 when Woods shared photos from a tropical vacation on Instagram. Since then, they’ve frequently appeared on social media together. Woods became a regular presence at Towns’ games, cheering him on and showing up for her man in real ways.
Over the years, the pair weathered personal challenges—losses, health concerns, and the pressures that come with living in the public eye. Their ability to lean on one another during difficult times has been a defining characteristic of their relationship. Many fans view them as an example of a couple whose freedom struggle together has only made them stronger.
Their relationship reached a major milestone on Christmas Day 2025 when Towns proposed to Woods. She happily accepted, and the engagement had fans celebrating across social media.
But Woods is more than an NBA WAG.
Woods, born Sept. 23, 1997, in Los Angeles, is a model and entrepreneur. She first gained recognition as Kylie Jenner’s best friend and appeared on the reality show Life of Kylie in 2017.
Since then, Woods has built a successful career through modeling, social media partnerships, and brand collaborations. She released her street style activewear line SECNDNTURE and more recently launched the clothing line, Woods by Jordyn—pieces with the kind of statement piece energy that turns heads. She also co-owns a wellness, beauty, and spa business at The Tox Buckhead in Atlanta. Beyond Life of Kylie, Woods has appeared in Keeping Up with the Kardashians and performed on The Masked Singer. She was a contestant on the third season of the reality singing competition series, competing as the Kangaroo character. Woods has taken on acting roles as well in the Freeform series Grown-ish.
Today, she has an estimated net worth of $6 million and continues to build her empire with the kind of Black excellence that inspires her generation.
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