Josh Hart, a player for the Knicks and former Villanova athlete, criticized Philadelphia fans for being upset over a tweet from Villanova Basketball praising him, Jalen Brunson, and Donte DiVincenzo. The tweet sparked controversy after the Knicks defeated the 76ers. Hart called the backlash 'idiotic' and defended Villanova's connection to Philadelphia.
Now on @njdotcom Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart slam ‘idiotic’ Villanova backlash from 76ers fans https://t.co/4Ds8CyZL2Z
Knicks' Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson fire back at Philadelphia's outcry over Villanova tweet https://t.co/tNeunB679d
After the Knicks game 2 win over the 76ers, Villanova Basketball posted a tweet praising the performance of Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart. Some Sixers fans were upset with the post. Well...today @joshhart had a strong response to those fans calling them "idiotic": https://t.co/8BlxyvzAIQ
This was Josh Hart's full response to the Villanova Men's BB team tweeting congratulations and Philadelphia fans being angry about it... https://t.co/RNSgrPtJFF
"I think it's idiotic that Philly fans are mad about that... Villanova is in our blood.” Josh Hart on Sixers fans being mad about Nova MBB posting a highlight reel of himself, Jalen Brunson, and Donte DiVincenzo 🗣️ (via @sny_knicks) https://t.co/pPLaDlKAhZ
Josh Hart slams ‘idiotic’ uproar over Villanova tweet praising Knicks stars https://t.co/srVw8UfKRB https://t.co/cY8FEmJRTV
So conflicted watching this. Big Sixers fan. Love the Villanova guys. Have known Josh Hart since he was in high school. #SixersKnicks