Josh Hart has not played well lately, but he avoids criticism more than any other member of the young core the Los Angeles Lakers have assembled. It’s probably some combination of where he was drafted, his lovable personality and no-frills skill set, but he simply doesn’t receive the scrutiny that Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram or Kyle Kuzma get.
But Hart expects more from himself, even if you don’t.
“We needed a win, and I was frustrated the last three or four games with myself and how I played because I didn’t give this team energy.