“Dang shorty was making me mad”: Josh Hart revisits 2011 tweets on getting ‘mad’ at his girlfriend

In 2011, Josh Hart took to Twitter to vent about his then-girlfriend. Hart publicly shared his frustrations with Shannon Phillips, who is now his wife, and went through a series of intense emotions from July to August.

The youthful Hart posted on Twitter about his conflicting emotions towards Phillips, expressing how she brought him both joy and frustration. He also mentioned that she was the only girl who could make him feel annoyed, and that their relationship introduced him to the music of popular rapper Tyga.

The New York Knicks’ verified Twitter account shared screenshots of Josh Hart’s high school rants, prompting the Knicks guard to stumble upon the tweet and experience a hilariously nostalgic moment.

“Dang,”Hart said. “Shorty was making me mad.”

Since they were in 10th grade, Josh Hart and Shannon Phillips have shared a close bond that has spanned over a decade. Recently, their journey together reached a significant milestone when Hart proposed to Phillips in the presence of her mother and brother on Christmas in December 2020.

Following that, the couple exchanged vows on August 28, 2021, and celebrated with a reception and a private gathering. Looking ahead to May 2023, the pair welcomed twins, bringing even more happiness to their ongoing journey together.

Evaluating Josh Hart’s Impact on the Knicks’ Rollercoaster Season

Despite their current fourth place ranking in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks (44-30) faced a tumultuous season with numerous challenges.

Despite being one of the top five teams in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks faced periods of struggle. In December, they had a record of 6-8 and in February, they once again struggled with a 4-6 record. The season took a difficult turn for the Knicks when Julius Randle suffered a major injury in January.

Thankfully, Jalen Brunson rose to the challenge and has effectively preserved their position as one of the East’s leading teams. Additionally, Brunson’s former teammates from Villanova have also offered valuable assistance to the team.

Despite playing for the Knicks, Josh Hart has continued to excel on the boards this season, averaging a career-high 8.3 rebounds per game. Similarly, Donte DiVincenzo has also experienced a career-best season, scoring an average of 15.0 points per game and contributing 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals.

Despite facing challenges, the New York Knicks have found a strong rhythm this season and are now seen as one of the dark horse contenders for the upcoming 2024 NBA Playoffs.