Knicks’ Jaylen Brunson says something nice about Josh Hart

The New York Knicks can mean serious business on the court, as evidenced by their 125-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night that required overtime. But the duo of Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only will Knicks to win despite being without Karl-Anthony Towns that nightthey also continue to provide some hilarity thanks to their non-stop banter.

After Brunson scored 38 points to lead all scorers in the Knicks’ win, Hart trolled a bit in his postgame interview with ESPN. It looked like Hart was going to playfully pinch Brunson’s backside, but the Knicks guard backed off. After that exchange, Brunson made sure to note that Hart was a “clown,” though for a change he is too said something nice about the New York Swiss forward after he posted a triple-double with 10 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists in another stellar performance.

“This guy’s a clown, bro,” Brunson said with a smile on his face, via ESPN on X (formerly Twitter). “(But) he’s been doing that (contributing to wins) since I met him. He just finds a way every night. It pains me to compliment him, but he does it.”

Hart is truly the perfect gap-filler for the Knicks; he somehow finds a way to bring in the contributions New York needs to at least be competitive on a nightly basis. With Towns out, the Knicks needed a strong interior presence, and Hart, as always, was the most active player on the glass, pulling down the most boards of the season.

And then there’s the 29-year-old winger who is one of the most desirable presences in any team’s locker room; Hart brings impeccable vibes wherever he goesand regardless of what his banter with Brunson might say, he is truly one of the most beloved players on the Knicks’ roster.

Jalen Brunson ignites the 76ers in a huge victory over the Knicks

With Karl-Anthony Towns nursing an injury, Jalen Brunson was always going to have to have a big game as the centerpiece of the Knicks offense. Brunson has torched 76ers defenses in the past, most recently in the 2024 NBA playoffs, so it was no surprise at all to see him score 38 points that night.

There may have been some nervous moments for the Knicks at the end, but Brunson and company did enough to earn their 27th win of the season.