Josh Hart will never hesitate to show his love for New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau.
Hart once again came to the defense of his boss during an appearance on Ryan Clark’s “Pivot Podcast,” tearing apart the idea that Thibodeau’s disciples are overworked.
“I think (Thibodeau) got an unfair narrative that kind of follows him around,” Hart said. “I think sports in general, once you get a label, it’s almost impossible to change that label, to change that narrative.”
If anyone would have a right to complain about Thibodeau’s minute clinics, it would be Hart, who took over a starting five spot in the wake of Julius Randle’s shoulder injury. Hart played four complete games this postseason, including a 53-minute output in Game 5 of the opening round against Philadelpha.
The perception of Thibodeau overworking has led players polled by The Athletic to label him the coach they would least like to play for. Hart hinted that game day could be an ordeal but that Thibodeau finds sterling balances with his practices plans.
