Josh Hart Apologizes for Throat Grab Incident
Josh Hart is facing scrutiny once again after grabbing Jalen Suggs by the neck during a heated exchange on the court. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Magic, which the Knicks lost 133-121.
Hart claimed that he didn't intend to grab Suggs and said it was an accidental move. "It was a loose ball," Hart explained. "Obviously, we're jockeying for the ball. I wasn't even looking at him." He also suggested that the incident was a result of the chaotic nature of basketball games.
The play seemed to energize Suggs, who had been pursuing Jalen Brunson aggressively throughout the game. The crowd responded with a chant of "Let's go Magic," which added fuel to the fire.
Hart has accumulated two technical fouls in his past three games, including one for jawing at the referee during last week's loss to the Heat. He played 29 minutes on Saturday and scored 12 points while grabbing five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Miles McBride was absent from the game due to illness, marking the third time this season he has been sidelined. Assistant coach Joe Prunty took over for Orlando's Jamahl Mosley in the second half after he left the bench due to lightheadedness and dizziness.
In a separate development, Coach Mike Brown expressed his condolences to the family of Rodney Rogers, who passed away on Friday after suffering from natural causes related to his spinal cord injury. Brown shared a personal anecdote about Rogers, who played for the Nuggets in the 1990s, and highlighted the player's remarkable comeback story.
Josh Hart is facing scrutiny once again after grabbing Jalen Suggs by the neck during a heated exchange on the court. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Magic, which the Knicks lost 133-121.
Hart claimed that he didn't intend to grab Suggs and said it was an accidental move. "It was a loose ball," Hart explained. "Obviously, we're jockeying for the ball. I wasn't even looking at him." He also suggested that the incident was a result of the chaotic nature of basketball games.
The play seemed to energize Suggs, who had been pursuing Jalen Brunson aggressively throughout the game. The crowd responded with a chant of "Let's go Magic," which added fuel to the fire.
Hart has accumulated two technical fouls in his past three games, including one for jawing at the referee during last week's loss to the Heat. He played 29 minutes on Saturday and scored 12 points while grabbing five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Miles McBride was absent from the game due to illness, marking the third time this season he has been sidelined. Assistant coach Joe Prunty took over for Orlando's Jamahl Mosley in the second half after he left the bench due to lightheadedness and dizziness.
In a separate development, Coach Mike Brown expressed his condolences to the family of Rodney Rogers, who passed away on Friday after suffering from natural causes related to his spinal cord injury. Brown shared a personal anecdote about Rogers, who played for the Nuggets in the 1990s, and highlighted the player's remarkable comeback story.
I'm not buying Josh Hart's "it was an accident" excuse 
...reminds me of when Charles Oakley got into that infamous brawl with Karl Malone back in '97 
those guys were known for their intense rivalries, but you gotta be careful on the court too 
. Anyway, it's not like Hart has never been in trouble before, I mean have you seen some of his plays? 
he's got some work to do if he wants to keep his cool under pressure 
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they're just too physical and players are getting hurt easily. like what if jalen suggs got a concussion or something from that grab? 
i feel bad for him, but at the same time, hart needs to apologize more sincerely than 'it was an accident'. it's not like they were just running into each other in the hallway, they're on the court and it's a high-intensity game. coaches need to teach them better sportsmanship too, not just let them duke it out. 
The Knicks are facing some tough questions after that intense game. Grabbing someone by the neck, even if it was an accident, is never okay 
️. It's a reminder to always be mindful of our actions on and off the court 
! Grabbing someone by the neck during a game is not an accident, it's reckless! And what's up with all these technical fouls? He needs to chill out before he gets kicked out of the league 
. I mean, I get it, basketball can be intense, but that's no excuse for losing control like that. It's a shame Jalen Suggs had to go through that 
. Rest in peace, Rodney! That's what we need more of – sportsmanship and respect 
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anyway, gotta feel for jalen suggs, looked like he was having some good game before that snatch happened 
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But I feel bad for him, he didn't mean to grab Jalen Suggs like that 
Coach Mike Brown sharing those heartfelt words about Rodney Rogers tho 
. It's not exactly helping his team win games when he's getting into it with refs or other players.
. And poor Suggs, he's already having a rough game... maybe Hart should've kept his cool 
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I feel bad for Jalen Suggs, that guy was just trying to make a play and get the ball back... I don't know if Hart's excuse is gonna fly with everyone though 
And what's up with Miles McBride being sick for like the third time this season? Hope he's okay 