The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in decades, and guard Josh Hart is making it clear where he places his trust during the biggest run of his career.
Following New York’s dominant Eastern Conference Finals victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Hart shared a powerful image from inside Madison Square Garden, showing him sitting on the bench with his head bowed and his hands open in prayer.
The caption pointed directly to scripture: “For me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” a reference to Joshua 24:15.
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For many fans, the moment stood out just as much as Hart’s performance on the court. The veteran guard has become known for openly discussing his Christian faith, especially during difficult moments throughout the Knicks’ playoff journey.
Last season, Hart revealed he leaned heavily on Isaiah 40:29 during a tough playoff battle against the Indiana Pacers.
“My Lord works in mysterious ways,” Hart said at the time. “Today, I felt like I didn’t have it at all. The whole game, I was reciting Isaiah 40:29. The weak he renews strength. That was the biggest thing. He allows you to walk and not faint.”
This year, Hart once again became one of the driving forces behind New York’s postseason success. After the Cavaliers focused much of their defense on star point guard Jalen Brunson, Hart stepped up in a major way throughout the series.
In Game 2, he exploded for a career-high 26 points while adding seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals to help power the Knicks to a commanding victory. By Game 4, New York completed a stunning series sweep, defeating Cleveland 130-93 to officially punch its ticket to the NBA Finals.
Hart admitted the breakout performances did not come without frustration and adversity. Early in the series, he struggled with missed shots and pressure before eventually finding his rhythm.
“I was kind of frustrated, I’ve been putting in the reps,” Hart said after one of the wins. “It’s not translating right now. I just knew I would keep shooting, and if I did that, I would be good.”
That mindset has become central to Hart’s identity both as an athlete and as a believer. Rather than chasing perfection, he says he has learned to rely on grace.
“I try to play with more joy or more grace,” Hart explained. “I don’t really celebrate when I score or make a good pass or stuff like that, and I kick myself probably a little bit too much when I miss shots or make turnovers, so I’ve had to learn grace and not try to be perfect.”
Head coach Mike Brown praised Hart’s resilience and toughness throughout the playoff run.
“It’s just who Josh is. He’s a gamer,” Brown said. “He knew what he had to do in terms of adjustments he needed to make in order to be effective.”
As the Knicks now prepare to represent the Eastern Conference on basketball’s biggest stage, Hart’s faith continues to resonate with many Christian fans watching the postseason unfold.
In a sports world often focused on fame and pressure, Hart’s willingness to publicly pray, quote Scripture, and point to God during moments of success and struggle has become part of his testimony.
And as New York chases its first NBA championship in generations, Hart appears determined to keep his focus not only on winning games, but on serving the Lord along the way.
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