Knicks standout against 76ers, Josh Hart wanted to play in Philly

New York Knicks winger and one of the highlights of the series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs, Josh Hart wished he had played for the opponent

One of the main characters of the playoff series NBA in between New York Knicks It is Philadelphia 76ers, Josh Hart told in an interview with Stefan Bondy, journalist for the “New York Post”, who would have liked to have worn the current rival’s shirt at the beginning of his career in the league. That’s because he went to college in the state of Pennsylvania, home of the franchise led by Joel Embiid It is Tyrese Maxey.

“I wanted to stay here, playing in the city. I would practically be on the same street as before, with the difference being that I was in the NBA now. So, I didn’t want to go anywhere else. I liked the community, and they liked me too. It was an expectation I had, but it didn’t happen. I remember they had the 25th pick in the draft, so I thought that was where I would be selected. But they preferred another option, a contract with a European. Seriously, they selected a guy whose name I don’t even know how to pronounce. I was a little upset, but it is what it is, I made my way after that and I’m happy with it.”revealed Hart.

Josh Hart was not selected by the Knicks in 2017, but by the Los Angeles Lakers, with the 30th overall pick, which originally belonged to the Utah Jazz, but was sent to the California franchise that same day. Philly had no picks of their own, but sought a late first-round spot in a deal with the Orlando Magic for the 25th pick. Shirt 3 was a freshman who would be chosen in this range and who had played for Villanova University in College. College was in Pennsylvania, home of the Sixers. There, he played with some of his current teammates, such as Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo. But, despite hoping to be selected by the city’s franchise, the scenario was not confirmed.

The European mentioned by the player is the pivot Anzejs Pasecniks, who didn’t even play for the 76ers in the NBA. With a “euro-stash” contract, which allowed him to continue playing in Europe, but with the rights belonging to the franchise, if it was interested in signing the athlete. His rights later went to the Washington Wizardswhere he played 27 games in 2019/20 and just one in 2020/21.

Hart later ended up in New Orleans Pelicans in the Lakers’ trade for the center Anthony Davis.After that, he also played in Portland Trail Blazers. Finally, Josh Hart arrived at the New York Knicks, where he has been a standout since he was a backup and also in these playoffs.


Source: sportbuzz

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