When the Knicks traded for Josh Hart last season the deal triggered unparalleled excitement from none other than his former college comrade and current teammate, Jalen Brunson. Even Hart himself couldn’t match the exuberance emanating from Brunson. Hart immediately fit right in with the team, providing an instant spark off the bench that helped catapult the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Hart felt right at home. He even went as far as braiding “I u2764ufe0f NY” in his hair.
Recognizing Hart’s instrumental role last season, the Knicks extended their gratitude with a lucrative 4-year, $81 million contract this offseason.