New York Knicks’ Josh Hart continued his impressive performance in the playoffs, playing the entire game for the second time against the Pacers, helping secure a 2-0 series lead. Hart recorded a double-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and added seven assists, one steal, and one block. In the last five games, he has been averaging a remarkable 48.2 minutes per game and has been highly productive with 21.8 points, 14.0 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.0 block, and 2.0 steals against Indiana.
Josh Hart, the New York Knicks guard/forward, has been putting in some incredible minutes on the court during the playoffs. He’s averaging a jaw-dropping 48.2 minutes per game over the last five matches, and he’s even played 10 straight quarters without subbing out. That’s an impressive feat, especially considering the physical demands of professional basketball.
In a recent interview, Hart shared his perspective on playing 48 minutes compared to tough manual labor. He acknowledged that while some people work grueling 12-hour shifts, for NBA players like him, it’s a different kind of challenge.
“You got people getting up at 6 am doing 12-hour shifts. Those people are tired. For us, we’re playing a game,”
he said. It’s a reminder that even though the intensity of professional sports can be exhausting, it’s a different kind of exhaustion compared to physically demanding labor.
Josh Hart last year on how he plays 48 minutes:
“You got people getting up at 6AM doing 12 hour shifts. THOSE people are tired. For us, we’re playing a game.”
Respect. (via @BleacherReport) pic.twitter.com/x81qtup4Wt
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 10, 2024
Hart’s dedication to the game is evident. He recently recorded his 5th career triple-double, achieving 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a game against the Golden State Warriors. What’s remarkable is that he accomplished this while playing all 48 minutes of regulation time, becoming the first player to do so since Rajon Rondo in 2015. His stamina, drive, and love for the sport allow him to push through those minutes, even when most of us would be gasping for breath.
Fans reacted as follows
W player and W mentality
— Book’em “fan” (@dbookownsyou) May 10, 2024
I play 48 mins straight at my local gym so I relate pic.twitter.com/uugJvPtmUp
— HaMu🏀⚽️ (@FBball123) May 10, 2024
Josh Hart on saying things to increase his likeability pic.twitter.com/gvMo2rXH5Q
— Known Hoops Watcher (@realestbagchasa) May 10, 2024
Thats to many minutes for a casual player nobody knows
— Wavid 🐍 (@ienjoyuzi) May 10, 2024
Great to see an athlete with perspective
— Stephen Ai Smith ᶠᵃⁿ (@stephenaismth) May 10, 2024
Big respect to him
— INCARNATE🤡 (@incarnate4U) May 10, 2024
respect👊
— Zay⚡️ (@rollupmywrist) May 10, 2024
W! That's respectable Hart
— ELdon305 (@Joshywashy3073) May 10, 2024
This shit is a perfect response
I wonder if he thinks about that and uses it as motivation to put in extra work, I mean bro has to be doing more cardio than 90% of the league to pull this stuff off cuz mindset and willpower ain’t enough for high level defense if you’re exhausted
— He’ll get the ring next year (@CP3fan_) May 10, 2024
This guys a real one … fast becoming one of the most likable players in the league
— Walid … … (@walid_ahmadzai) May 11, 2024
W quote, but he's going to get injured playing so many minutes. We already saw what happened to OG.
— PG Return SZN (@1234Duke_) May 10, 2024
I understand NBA players try to give us a perspective holistically but come on man you play 48 minutes and play every game all game. You can still be tired. Just cause people are working a 9 to 5 job does not mean that you can’t be tired from playing sports lol
— Thurl (@mikethurlformvp) May 10, 2024
I mean that’s true but these dudes are running back and forth jumping, guarding 200 pound dudes shoutout to contruction workers and etc but some people sit in a office all day sitting down
— izz bizz (@CheskoCorr17803) May 10, 2024
While manual laborers may face their own challenges, Josh Hart’s endurance on the basketball court is a testament to the unique demands of professional sports. Whether it is 48 minutes of intense play or a grueling shift at work, both require mental and physical toughness. But as Hart puts it, they’re playing a game they love and excelling at it, gaining recognition and millions from their skills.
