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Chelsea players congratulate Josh Hart after Knicks NBA Championship win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:43 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Chelsea players congratulate Josh Hart after Knicks NBA Championship win

Summary

Josh Hart, a guard for the New York Knicks, won the NBA Championship and celebrated online, prompting reactions from Chelsea players past and present. After the Knicks' victory, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, John Terry, and Tammy Abraham expressed their congratulations on social media. Hart had a notable championship series despite inconsistency in scoring, contributing significantly on defense and hitting key shots, including a 50% three-point shooting rate in the final games.

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By the Numbers

•Josh Hart celebrates winning the NBA Championship with the Knicks.
•Chelsea players reacted positively to Hart's victory on social media.
•Hart had a 50% shooting percentage from three-point range in the Finals.
•He maintained a strong defensive presence throughout the series.
•Hart referenced Chelsea in celebration, linking basketball and soccer.

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7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea FC stars react to Josh Hart winning NBA Championship with New York Knicks

What they're saying

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Josh Hart’s Chelsea connection has never been hidden. The New York Knicks guard even used the NBA Finals spotlight to mock Arsenal after their Champions League final defeat.
— Yahoo Sports

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