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6 Biggest Knicks surprises of 2022-23 regular season

By James Ryder

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 05: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks high-fives Julius Randle #30 during overtime against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on March 05, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 05: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks high-fives Julius Randle #30 during overtime against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on March 05, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Josh Hart
Josh Hart, New York Knicks. (Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/USA TODAY Sports) /

Josh Hart’s Immediate Impact

Since the All-Star break, the Knicks’ bench has had the number-one net rating in the NBA. Sure, the consistency of Immanuel Quickley, the improvement of Isaiah Hartenstein, and the solid contributions of Miles McBride and Obi Toppin definitely deserves much of the credit for this. But the one player who is most responsible is Josh Hart, who ties it all together so beautifully.

It didn’t take long for Hart to prove his value. The swiss army knife scored 11 points, grabbed seven boards, dished four assists, and had four steals in his debut with New York. He also hit multiple big shots and had some key assists in the fourth quarter to help the Knicks win against the Utah Jazz.

And not only did Hart spark the Knicks that night, but he would spark the team’s longest winning streak of the season. New York won nine games in a row including that Utah matchup, meaning Josh Hart started his Knicks career undefeated for several games.

Since then, Hart has continued to stuff the stat sheet off the bench and provide crucial minutes, many of which have come in crunch time. He’s even been one of the NBA’s leaders in three-point percentage since being traded to the team.

If you know ball, then you know Josh Hart is an incredible do-it-all role player who throughout his career has made every team he’s played for better. And yet, no one could’ve predicted Hart would help lead the Knicks to the success that he has so far.

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