Getty If you’re wondering about Karl-Anthony Towns ’ is from after seeing him listed on the World Team for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, you’re not alone, because Towns was born and raised in the United States. So why is he on World team anyway? The short answer: Towns has Dominican heritage through his mother and has represented the Dominican Republic internationally, and the NBA’s new All-Star format is grouping him with the international pool for the World roster. This year’s setup matters