Josh Hart: Knicks Knew Spurs Were ‘Ripe for the Taking’ After Emotional WCF Win

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart recently disclosed that the team felt the San Antonio Spurs were vulnerable in the NBA Finals after observing their overly emotional celebration following their Western Conference Finals win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hart believed this reaction indicated the young Spurs thought their toughest challenge was behind them, making them “ripe for the taking.” The Knicks, displaying veteran composure, then went on to defeat the Spurs in five games to claim their first championship since 1973.