New York Knicks guard Josh Hart found himself at the center of a social media storm on Sunday after a cryptic tweet about the “Spurs” being “trash” went viral – just days before his team is set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day. Fans and reporters alike speculated about potential drama ahead of the marquee matchup, but Hart quickly clarified that his post had nothing to do with the NBA.
Tottenham, Not San Antonio
As it turns out, the 28-year-old wasn’t talking hoops at all. Hart, an avid fan of Premier League soccer club Chelsea, was actually reacting to Tottenham Hotspur’s lopsided 6-3 loss to Liverpool earlier that day. The London-based Spurs are Chelsea’s bitter rivals, prompting Hart’s mocking “trash” label in response to their poor performance.
I wasn’t talking about those Spurs. The Spurs I was talking about is trash. Tottenham? The North London one? Yeah, they trash.
– Josh Hart, clarifying his viral tweet
Hart laughed off the mixup while speaking to reporters ahead of the Knicks’ Christmas Day tilt against San Antonio, emphasizing that his tweet had “nothing to do with the NBA.” The versatile guard’s fandom is well-documented, with his passionate Chelsea support and witty soccer commentary frequently popping up on his timeline.
Not the First Mishap
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Hart’s social media habits have caused confusion in NBA circles. In September, his vague “Uhh… are we serious?” tweet sparked a frenzy of Knicks fans speculating about potential roster moves, only for Hart to clarify minutes later that he was reacting to a Chelsea match.
- September tweet also prompted trade rumors
- Hart had to explain he meant Chelsea, not Knicks
Focused on Christmas
With the misunderstanding behind him, Hart is now fully focused on delivering a win for Knicks fans on Christmas. New York will host a struggling Spurs squad at Madison Square Garden, aiming to improve their position in the competitive Eastern Conference. Hart figures to play a key role as a do-it-all glue guy in the Knicks’ rotation.
Spurs = 💩💩💩💩
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) December 22, 2024
As for the other Spurs, their fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Hart’s animosity was directed at the pitch, not the court. But they’ll still hope to play spoiler and ruin the Knicks’ holiday plans come Sunday. Tip-off is set for noon Eastern time in a game that promises to be filled with intrigue – both on and off the court.
