In a season where injuries can make or break a team's championship hopes, the New York Knicks got a much-needed sigh of relief. After a scary moment on the court that left fans holding their breath, Josh Hart opened up about his recent injury scare—and the faith that helped him through it.
"You got hurt. Four guys got hurt. Do you ever let yourself think like maybe luck is on our side this time?" a reporter asked Hart, referencing the Knicks' recent injury woes. "This wasn't as bad as it felt."
Hart's response was a masterclass in perspective. "No, I don't really believe in luck," he said. "For me personally, I pray before every game—for protection for myself, my team. And I just go out there and hoop."
When the injury happened, Hart didn't panic. "When I had the hand, I obviously walked back and got X-rays. I was just sitting there praying about it. That's my first go-to—just sitting there praying that I'm healed, praying that I'm good."
The result? A best-case scenario. "I was blessed with it not being a fracture, and for what it is, I can play with it. And I was happy with that. I never try to see something and think of the worst. It's just a blessing."
For a Knicks squad already navigating a gauntlet of injuries, Hart's resilience—and his ability to find the silver lining—is exactly the kind of mindset that fuels a playoff push. Whether it's grit, faith, or a little bit of both, this team is proving they're built to last.
