"They got KAT as goofy" - NBA fans react to ESPN casting Karl-Anthony Towns as Goofy for Dunk the Halls broadcast

NBA fans online were stunned when ESPN's latest effort portrayed Karl-Anthony Towns as Goofy, the cartoon character. ESPN and Disney partnered up on Wednesday to provide fans with a fun and new way to watch the NBA's Christmas Day games.

They brought back the "Dunk the Halls" broadcast to cover the San Antonio Spurs vs. the New York Knicks game. "NBA on ESPN" X handle posted a clip from the broadcast featuring Goofy from the popular Mickey Mouse series playing as the center for the Knicks.

So, when Karl-Anthony Towns dunked in the real game, Goofy dunked as well on the broadcast. Fans were enthralled to see the comparison between KAT and the popular character.

"They got KAT as goofy?" a fan said.

"KAT as Goofy 😂" a fan commented.

"Goofy is' another a hooper 🔥," a fan wrote.

Goofy's play had people hyped.

"W goofy," another fan said.

"HOW ARE WE GETTING OWNED BY GOOFY???" another fan chimed in.

"Goofy goat up!" a fan commented.

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Karl-Anthony Towns believes teammate Mikal Bridges is undervalued

Last summer, the New York Knicks left the community stunned after making two blockbuster trades. They brought in Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves and also acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets.

The Athletic reported on Towns' praise for the former Nets star:

"He brings energy to every team he’s been part of. That’s what is so special about him. We know about the talent, but the energy and personality that he brings to a locker room, the swagger he brings to a team, I think, has been undervalued."

Mikal Bridges is having a great season with the Knicks, averaging 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. On the other hand, Towns has found his place on his new team and is dominating on the court. The four-time All-Star is averaging 24.7 points, 13.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.