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NBA champion and New York Knicks star Josh Hart took to social media to celebrate the Texas State Board of Education’s vote to make Bible passages required reading in public schools.
Hart, 31, has praised God often throughout his nine-year career, both in post-game interviews and on social media, and appeared overjoyed by the vote’s outcome.
“He that hath ears let them hear,” Hart wrote to X with three fire emojis.
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New York Knicks forward Josh Hart looks on after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on May 23, 2026. (David Richard/Imagn Images)
The Board of Education voted 9-5-1 to adopt a new required reading list Friday. The required readings include Exodus for fifth graders and “The Shepherd’s Psalm” for seventh graders.
A Republican member of the Texas State Board of Education, Julie Pickren, said the readings are intended to provide “important insights into the moral and philosophical traditions that have shaped Western civilization,” according to The Texas Tribune.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart celebrates during the NBA championship parade in New York on June 18, 2026. (Heather Khalifa/AP)
“A classical approach to education, one that emphasizes the careful study of primary historical documents, plays a critical role in developing strong critical thinking skills in students,” Pickren said. “When students engage directly with original scriptures, speeches, sermons, and foundational texts, they can evaluate ideas and develop a deeper understanding of the principles that have shaped the United States and Texas.”
The Knicks’ run to the NBA championship often looked like destiny. The team continually overcame double-digit deficits in the fourth quarter to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson shoots as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals in New York on June 8, 2026. (Al Bello/AP)
Hart was his usual self in the NBA Finals, playing strong defense while serving as a strong rebounder and facilitator on offense. In the team’s 19 playoff games, Hart averaged 10.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
