New York Knicks wing Josh Hart is a bit confused by how Philadelphia 76ers fans have reacted to one particular thing during their playoff series.
Much has been made about the Knicks’ Villanova connection, with Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Donte DiVincenzo having all played for the school. That has led Villanova’s X account to post highlights of those players’ exploits against the 76ers, which has prompted a backlash among some Philadelphia sports fans, who think the suburban Philadelphia university should be loyal to the hometown 76ers.
That’s stupid. Villanova’s in our blood, bro,” Hart said. “That’s a bond that goes deeper than where you’re from or who you’re rooting for. We have a bond there that goes beyond basketball, that goes beyond any of that stuff. For Philly fans to be mad about that, I think that’s idiotic. That’s who we are. We’re a family. We play for the ones that come before us there.
“I don’t care about it. I think it’s idiotic that Philly fans are mad about that because, whether they like it or not, Villanova’s in our blood.”
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