We are starting to get used to this kind of statistical prowess with him. The best rebounder of the meeting between the United States and Greece was neither Georgios Papagiannis (2m18, 3 rebounds), nor Jaren Jackson Jr. (2m13, 3 catches too). But one of the smallest players on the floor, replacing moreover: Josh Hart (1m96).
With his 11 rebounds, including 5 offensive, in addition to 6 points and 5 assists, the rear of the Knicks confirmed his reputation as one of the best rebounders in the world in his position. Even if the notion of “position” is to be relativized with him.
” Josh is simply a winner. People wonder what position he plays. He plays (the post of…) winner. I don’t know what position he plays, but he gets the balls who hang around, he defends on anyone », describes Steve Kerr at The Athletic.
To better illustrate this, the Warriors coach uses a formula used by his assistant at Team USA, and Heat counterpart, Erik Spoelstra: He turned to me and said, ‘Some people get the ’50-50 balls’. He recovers the ’30-70 balls’.’ And I thought that was really well said. By this I mean that he manages to make the difference thanks to his efforts, his physique and his toughness, but also thanks to his talent. »
true to himself
Acclaim that will not surprise anyone as Josh Hart has always relied on these qualities to occupy a place of choice in the Great League, despite a status of 30th choice of the 2017 Draft.
” Since I know Josh, almost ten years ago, it’s the same player with the same state of mind. He has that ability to get things done on the pitch like any other player, and he prides himself on always doing the little things night after night. Judge Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart’s teammate at Villanova University, where the two won the NCAA title in 2016, and reunited again with New York and Team USA.
According to the former Mavs player, the fullback brings “ this hardness, this effort, it is simply different. He’s tough and he’s been doing it since the day I met him “. And this, regardless of the context in which it is immersed. ” I assume my role, whatever it is “, assures the 28-year-old player, the last called to complete the American workforce.
Author of a more discreet first outing against New Zealand at the opening (5 points and 4 rebounds), he knows that by playing ” at this level, with so many good players, you have to adapt. I think that’s the most important thing, and that’s what I do. »
| Josh Hart | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2017-18 | ALL | 63 | 23 | 46.9 | 39.6 | 70.2 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 7.9 |
| 2018-19 | ALL | 67 | 26 | 40.7 | 33.6 | 68.8 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 7.8 |
| 2019-20 | NOP | 65 | 27 | 42.3 | 34.2 | 73.9 | 0.9 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 10.1 |
| 2020-21 | NOP | 47 | 29 | 43.9 | 32.6 | 77.5 | 1.1 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 9.2 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 54 | 33 | 50.4 | 34.3 | 75.8 | 1.2 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 14.9 |
| 2021-22 * | NO | 41 | 34 | 50.5 | 32.3 | 75.3 | 1.3 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 13.4 |
| 2021-22 * | ORP | 13 | 32 | 50.3 | 37.3 | 77.2 | 0.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 19.9 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 76 | 32 | 52.9 | 37.2 | 75.0 | 1.9 | 5.9 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 9.8 |
| 2022-23 * | ORP | 51 | 33 | 50.4 | 30.4 | 73.1 | 1.9 | 6.3 | 8.2 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 9.6 |
| 2022-23 * | NYK | 25 | 30 | 58.6 | 51.9 | 78.9 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 10.2 |
| Total | 372 | 28 | 46.5 | 35.0 | 74.1 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 9.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
