Josh Hart addresses Becky Hammons after Knicks' championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 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.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Josh 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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