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New York Knicks star Josh Hart made a social media post to celebrate the rise of Christianity on Wednesday.
Hart re-shared a Pakinomist clip highlighting an increase in Bible sales, downloads of religious mobile apps and streams of contemporary Christian music with celebratory emojis.
Hart received praise and support for his celebration from some users, who defended him against criticism.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart speaks to the media during a media day press conference at Madison Square Garden gym on Sept. 23, 2025. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
“I hope you ignore all the backlash in the answers. Remember what Jesus said: ‘and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.’ Matthew 10:22,” one user wrote.
Another user wrote: “The amount of people in the comments who see Josh posting this as a bad thing is alarming.”
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Josh Hart walks off the court after losing to the Indiana Pacers 130-109 in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference second round playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2024 in New York City. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Other users criticized Hart for posting the clip and celebrating the statistical trends.
“Josh out here magnifying right wing tweets,” one critic wrote.
Josh Hart of the New York Knicks looks on in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game seven of the Eastern Conference second round playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2024 in New York City. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Hart had a career year with his big minutes for the Knicks during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. match. He also shot 52.5% from the field.
