Knicks Stars Respond to Butler’s Playoff Jab
The New York Knicks are making waves in the NBA Playoffs, having secured two crucial victories against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. The team’s success has captured the attention of fans and media alike, with standout performances from Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart taking center stage.
In a surprising turn of events, a dynamic duo of current and former Knicks players has now set their sights on Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. The controversy stems from Butler’s recent comments, which appear to have rubbed the Knicks the wrong way.
The video, which was posted as part of a discussion on Tom Thibodeau’s playoff strategy, featured Knicks forward OG Anunoby’s hamstring issue. Internal sources have expressed pessimism regarding Anunoby’s status for Game Three.
Butler, known for his competitive spirit, had previously taken a verbal jab at Josh Hart, suggesting that the Knicks would be eliminated from the playoffs if he had been able to play for Miami. However, Hart and former Knicks star John Starks were quick to respond in a podcast video, addressing Butler’s controversial remarks head-on.
As the Knicks continue their playoff push, this latest exchange adds an intriguing layer of drama to the already intense postseason atmosphere. Fans and media alike will be eager to see how the Knicks respond on the court, as they look to solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the NBA Playoffs.
Starks, Hart Fire Back at Jimmy Butler
In a recent podcast episode of ‘Roommates’, Knicks stars Josh Hart and John Starks responded to Jimmy Butler’s comments about the Knicks. Butler had previously stated that if he had been able to play for the Miami Heat, the Knicks would have been eliminated from the playoffs
Hart expressed his surprise at being singled out by Butler, saying “Why’s he saying me? That’s not even my matchup.”He went on to explain that if the Knicks had faced the Heat in the playoffs, it would have been OG Anunoby, currently dealing with a hamstring injury, who would have been assigned to defend Butler.
Starks then joined the conversation, suggesting that Butler would have had his hands full trying to score against the athletic and high-flying Anunoby. The former Knicks star’s comments added fuel to the fire, as the Knicks duo fired back at Butler’s bold claims.
This exchange adds an intriguing layer of drama to the already intense NBA Playoffs, as the Knicks continue their pursuit of a championship. Fans and media alike will be eager to see how the Knicks respond on the court in their upcoming series against the Heat or Celtics.
Josh Hart and John Starks respond to Jimmy Butler saying he would've sent the Knicks home.
Hart: “Why is he saying me? That's not even my matchup."
Starks: "Jimmy don't want to see OG [Anunoby], that's for sure."
(via @Roommates__Show)pic.twitter.com/Ytblo8Ky3h
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