Knicks’ Josh Hart blasted Indiana on podcast: ‘Bottom of the barrel’

Josh Hart in all probability received’t be highly regarded at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 

The outspoken Knicks ahead railed on Indiana as an NBA metropolis throughout a months-old podcast episode that resurfaced after the Knicks clinched a second-round collection towards the Pacers. 

“If I don’t must play the Indiana Pacers, I’m not stepping foot in that state,” Hart stated in February on his “Roommates Present” with Jalen Brunson. “I don’t need to be in Indiana for any All-Star break, for something. I’m not an Indiana man.” 

Hart, who isn’t shy about ribbing, stated he discovered two stable meals choices within the Midwest metropolis, and neither was St. Elmo’s Steakhouse. 

“I’ll say they do received a White Citadel there. I really like White Citadel. It’s the one stable factor about Indiana,” Hart stated. “And Lengthy’s Bakery. Fireplace donuts. If not for these two issues, psshh. Lengthy’s Bakery? Donuts are prime tier. Indiana? Backside of the barrel.” 

Recreation 3 is at Indianapolis on Could 10. Video games 1 (Monday) and a pair of (Wednesday) are at MSG. 

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That was the suggestion from Trae Younger’s father, Rayford, who tweeted throughout Thursday’s Knicks-76ers recreation, “I assumed the NBA banned that transfer Brunson is doing stopping in entrance of the defender. ‘They’ stated my son was dishonest the sport. [Chris Paul] was the first to good it. I’m glad that Brunson is bringing it again. Small guards must be artful.” 

Rayford was referencing the tactic of stopping throughout a drive to let the trailing defender run into him for a foul.

Trae made it a staple of his recreation — together with through the 2021 playoff collection to beat the Knicks — however the NBA introduced the next summer season it wished referees to weed out the fouls on “non-basketball strikes.” 

Brunson took 16 foul pictures in Thursday’s win in Philadelphia. He tried 63 within the six-game collection, whereas Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 78.