Josh Hart, born on March sixth, nineteen ninety-five, is an accomplished American professional basketball player currently showcasing his talents with the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his relentless hustle and high motor, Hart has made a significant impact on the court, holding the franchise record for the most triple-doubles in a single season.
Before embarking on his professional career, Hart played college basketball at Villanova University. His collegiate journey was marked by notable achievements, including being named the Big East tournament's most outstanding player during his sophomore year. As a junior, he earned third-team All-American honors while playing a pivotal role in leading the Wildcats to a national championship in two thousand sixteen. By his senior year in two thousand seventeen, he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.
Hart's professional career began with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in two thousand nineteen as part of the deal for Anthony Davis. He spent three seasons with the Pelicans, showcasing his versatility by playing at shooting guard and both forward positions. In two thousand twenty-two, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, and in two thousand twenty-three, he joined the New York Knicks, continuing to build on his impressive career.