Did Josh Hart Call Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs “Sh*t”? Decoding Knicks Star’s Viral Remark Amid Fan Backlash

Words can cut as deep as a crossover on the NBA court. One misstep throws you into the crossfire of merciless fans and critics. But Josh Hart? He is no stranger to walking the line with confidence. The Knicks star is as sharp with his words as he is on the hardwood. Still, his latest remark directed at a certain Spurs has the internet buzzing. Was it a sneaky 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 team, the Washington Commanders, defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. That means the Knicks shooting guard continued to publicly diss his friends and teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. The SNF for the Eagles fans was certainly disappointing, but for the likes of Josh Hart, it was a night of celebration.

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

Meanwhile, fans wasted no time in swarming the comments section and bashing the guard for his remarks. “@wemby he is definitely not talking about football chef this scam,” someone said. Well, there is not enough evidence to support the statement that Josh Hart really called the San Antonio Spurs.

Another fan warned: “You poke the bear really early man. Very early. #PorVida.” Spurs supporters feel the Knicks star is rushing his choice of words, knowing full well that not just Wemby, but the likes of Chris Paul could literally ‘cook’ the Knickerbockers with ease.

But here’s a twist: Remember Josh Hart’s long-standing grudge against 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?

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

The timing of the tweet has thrown Josh Hart under the San Antonio spotlight. Why now, just two days before the Christmas clash? However, there could be a bigger twist in the story. As suspicious as Hart’s timing may appear, his dislike of Tottenham Hotspur is no secret. A dedicated Chelsea fan, the 29-year-old guard didn’t hold back as they beat Hotspur 3-4 in Week 15’s London Derby. An excited, overjoyed fanboy Josh Hart tweeted at the time: “Spurs”

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

Josh Hart’s fans didn’t waste their time either and defended their favourite, clarifying on his behalf that he took 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 all about Tottenham. Not San Antonio Spurs.”

So while there is still a little confusion as to who the real Spurs might be. One thing is clear: Josh Hart is honest about his feelings. It would certainly be premature to call 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?