Words can cut as deep as a crossover on the NBA court. One misstep throws you into the crossfire of relentless fans and critics. But Josh Hart? He’s no stranger to walking the line with confidence. The Knicks star is as sharp with his words as he is on the hardwood. Yet, his latest remark aimed at a certain Spurs has set the internet buzzing. Was it a sly dig or just playful banter? Let’s break it down.

Before we dive in, Josh Hart’s Sunday nap was a peaceful one. Well, his favorite NFL side, the Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. This means the Knicks’ shooting guard continued to publicly diss his friends and teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. SNF for the Eagles fans was disappointing for sure, but for the likes of Josh Hart, it was a night of celebration.

Amidst the excitement of football, time for New York’s Christmas Eve showdown against the San Antonio Spurs is ticking. Yes, Victor Wembanyama and Co. will face the once-upon-a-time champions of the NBA within the next few 72 hours. Suddenly, a tweet from Josh Hart popped on X. He wrote: “Spurs = 💩💩💩💩” And here begins the confusion. Who is the “sh*t”? in the 29-year-old’s narrative? Is it truly Wemby and Co.?

Meanwhile, the fans wasted no time swarming into the comment section and bashing the guard for his remarks. “@wemby he’s definitely not talking about soccer cook this fraud,” someone said. Well, there is not enough evidence to back the statement that Josh Hart truly called out the San Antonio Spurs.

Another fan warned: “You’re poking the bear real early man. Real early. #PorVida.” Spurs supporters feel the Knicks star is making haste with his choice of words as they know well that not just Wemby but the likes of Chris Paul could literally ‘cook’ the Knickerbockers with ease.

But, here’s a twist: Do you remember, Josh Hart has a long-running dislike for the English soccer club Tottenham Hotspur? And just to let you know, they faced a crushing defeat against Liverpool FC on Sunday. So could this “Spurs” be from across the Atlantic Ocean?

Which “Spurs” is it in Josh Hart’s story?

The timing of the tweet has thrown Josh Hart under San Antonio’s scrutiny. Why now, just two days before the Christmas clash? However, there could be a greater twist in the story. As suspicious as Hart’s timing might look like, his dislike for Tottenham Hotspur isn’t a secret. As a dedicated fan of Chelsea, the 29-year-old guard did not hold back when they thrashed Hotspur 3-4 in week 15’s London Derby. An excited, overjoyed, fanboy Josh Hart tweeted back then: “Spurs💩💩”

Last night, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium watched their home boys fall prey to Arne Slot’s Liverpool FC, 3-6. Luiz Diaz and Mohamed Sallah scored two goals each. Meanwhile, the Hungarian super striker Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored one goal. Thus summing up their six goals against James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke’s combined three-goal effort for “Spurs”.

Josh Hart’s fans too didn’t waste their time and defended their favorite, clarifying on his behalf that he was taking a jab at the EPL club and not his NBA rivals. They commented: “Again, American non-premier league fans won’t understand” and “He’s talking about Tottenham y’all. Not the San Antonio Spurs.” 

So, while a slight confusion remains as to who the real Spurs might be. There is clarity about one thing: Josh Hart is honest about his sentiments. For sure, it would be too early to call the San Antonio Spurs ‘sh*t’, but given Hart’s record with Tottenham, it wouldn’t be surprising if the jab was aimed at them. So, what do you think?