Josh Hart’s recent stratospheric rise can certainly be attributed to the maxim “hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.” The standout player for the New York Knicks is playing a ton of minutes in the NBA playoffs and is definitely noticeable on the field. In the middle of this remarkable rise in prominence, his old declaration from a year ago reappeared, defending his present behavior.
Hart’s incredible work ethic and his team’s performance in the 2024 playoffs were at the center of the controversy. The 29-year-old has made nine appearances for an astounding 46.4 minutes per game, according to StatMuse.
The Knicks forward is also developing into a vital member of his team, averaging 17.1 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game [StatMuse]. This has been a big factor in his team’s impressive 6-3 postseason record thus far.
Josh Hart’s 2023 interview which is doing the rounds
The NBA community is taking notice of his unrelenting passion and wants to learn more about his mentality. In order to shed light on this specific issue, Bleacher Report posted a footage of Hart’s 2023 post-game interview on Instagram. This time, the Maryland had made the following open declarations:
“Our jobs is to play basketball…You got people getting up at 6 AM, doing 12-hour shifts. Those guys are tired. For us, we’re playing the game. Obviously, we’re fortunate enough to play a game like this but we have to keep that in perspective…So, we gotta make sure we’re full of energy and lively every time we step on the court”.
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The supporter approved of his show of thanks while drawing attention to the struggles faced by the less fortunate. Many NBA fans became his ardent followers as a result of his remarks; one of them wrote in the comment section,
“If Josh Hart has a million fans, I’m his biggest. If Josh Hart has 10 fans, I’m one of them. And If Josh Hart has 1 fan, I’m him. If Josh Hart has 0 fans, I am dead”.
Hart was motivated by his realization and acceptance of his privileged status in society. The 6’4″ celebrity thought he was fortunate to be able to pursue his passion of working for himself. This has eventually resulted in his becoming as a key player on the team and making an impact in his on-court pursuits.
