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New York Knicks star Josh Hart made a social media post celebrating the rise of Christianity on Wednesday.
Hart reshared a Pak Gazette clip highlighting an increase in Bible sales, religious mobile app downloads, and contemporary Christian music streams, complete with celebratory emojis.
Hart received praise and support for his celebration from some users, who defended him from criticism.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart speaks to the media during a media day press conference at the Madison Square Garden training center on September 23, 2025. (Brad Penner/Image Images)
“I hope you are ignoring all the negative reactions 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 number of people in the comments who consider Josh posting this to be 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 statistical trends.
“Josh is here magnifying right-wing tweets,” one critic wrote.
Josh Hart of the New York Knicks watches 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. He also shot 52.5% from the field.
