Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Compares Josh Hart To Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler

Newly-acquired New York Knicks forward Josh Hart had himself a game Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets.

It left his coach, Tom Thibodeau, comparing Hart to the Miami Heat's best player. Thibodeau said Hart plays the game similar to Jimmy Butler.

“Watching Jimmy in college and the things he did at Marquette, Josh reminded me of that with the things he did at Villanova," Thibodeau said after the game. "I think those types of players give your team heart, toughness, and that goes a long way.”

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau compared Josh Hart with Jimmy Butler. “Watching Jimmy in college and the things he did at Marquette, Josh reminded me of that with the things he did at Villanova. I think those types of players give your team heart, toughness, and that goes a long way.” pic.twitter.com/WNXDFjDpDy
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Hart finished with 27 points on 10 of 14 shooting with four rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Nets. Hart, who is in his sixth season, is solid player but comparing him to Butler seems like a stretch. By Butler's sixth season, he was already a two-time All-Star and considered a Top 25 player while Hart is a career 9.9-scorer.

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