Josh Hart addresses Becky Hammons after Knicks' championship win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Josh Hart spoke out following the New York Knicks' NBA championship victory, highlighting an earlier comment from WNBA coach Becky Hammons. She had doubted Jalen Brunson's capability to lead the Knicks to a title, stating they needed a stronger player. Brunson, who scored 45 points in the decisive NBA Finals Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, has now proven his worth with an MVP award. Following the victory, Hart expressed anticipation for Hammons to acknowledge her mistake during her media appearances. In contrast, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith publicly apologized for his previous skepticism about Brunson and Hart.
- •Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on June 18, 2026.
- •Josh Hart referenced Becky Hammons' critical remarks about Jalen Brunson.
- •Brunson scored 45 points in the NBA Finals Game 5 against the Spurs.
- •ESPN's Stephen A. Smith apologized for doubting Hart and Brunson.
- •Hammons previously argued that small players cannot lead to a championship.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart drops ‘we’ll be waiting’ warning as Becky Hammon’s Knicks take comes back to haunt her
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart seemingly calls out Becky Hammons after Knicks end 53-year drought
"Josh Hart did not say Becky Hammon’s name, but everyone around the Knicks understood where his apology demand was aimed. New York had just ended one of the longest waits in NBA history, and Hart’s words sharpened the celebration.
"Josh Hart seemingly called on the WNBA coach to apologize for saying the Knicks couldn't win a championship with Jalen Brunson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:37 AMJosh Hart drops ‘we’ll be waiting’ warning as Becky Hammon’s Knicks take comes back to haunt her
Josh Hart did not say Becky Hammon’s name, but everyone around the Knicks understood where his apology demand was aimed. New York had just ended one of the longest waits in NBA history, and Hart’s words sharpened the celebration.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:25 PMJosh Hart seemingly calls out Becky Hammons after Knicks end 53-year drought
Josh Hart seemingly called on the WNBA coach to apologize for saying the Knicks couldn't win a championship with Jalen Brunson.
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