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Knicks Star Has Hilarious Response to Minutes Champion

At least one New York Knick is ending this season as a champion.
Geoff Magliocchetti|
Apr 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Apr 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images

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At least one New York Knick is bringing home some hardware this postseason and he couldn't be more amused.

Knicks star Josh Hart revealed on his Instagram story that the NBA recognized his heavy workload by bestowing him a trophy for being the "minutes champion." The humorous Hart laughed about the concept, which saw him pace NBA participants at over 37.6 minutes a game this around.

"Guess I got my cardio in this year," Hart said in his caption, punctuating his amusement with a series of laughing emojis.

Hart's Knicks teammate Mikal Bridges led all NBA reps in total minutes but the title nonetheless goes to Hart, who played five fewer games than the active hardwood ironman. The "Roommates Show" co-host is the fourth Knick to stand as the minutes champ, joining Anthony Mason, Carmelo Anthony, and Julius Randle. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has coached four minutes champions, a subcategory that includes Hart, Randle, Jimmy Butler, and Luol Deng (who earned the title twice).

Despite his quip, Hart got in way more than mere cardio this season, his second full tour with the Knicks after coming over in a deal with Portland at the 2023 trade deadline. This season saw Hart average 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists, creating career-bests in the latter two categories. Hart also set a Knicks franchise record with nine triple-doubles this season. breaking a mark long held by team legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier.

The Knicks' ongoing playoff run. which carries a 3-1 lead over the defending champion Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals has almost been a vacation for Hart: he trails both Bridges and "Roommates" co-host Jalen Brunson in minutes on the postseason ledgers but nonetheless has made the most of his time by averaging 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.

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Geoff Magliocchetti
GEOFF MAGLIOCCHETTI

Geoff Magliocchetti is a veteran sportswriter who contributes to a variety of sites on the "On SI" network. In addition to the Yankees/Mets, Geoff also covers the New York Knicks, New York Liberty, and New York Giants and has previously written about the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Staten Island Yankees, and NASCAR.

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