It was so refreshing to hear someone's from the media and who played the game appreciate what us Lakers fan see in Josh Hart. Just a complete professional, knows how to play the game the right way and has very underated post defense skill/physicality. Thank you Greg Anthony for bringing this up and giving Josh some well deserved props last night.
On that play where he got fouled by Horford, Hart saw Ingram streaking wide open but knew he was not in a good position for a proper pass. Rather than a potential turnover, he kept it. Heads up on his part. Got away with what could have been a travel. Proceeded to clank the pair.
probably pretty well, but I was glad that Luke decided to put some length on Kyrie towards the end. And on defense we mainly needed Hart's defense for Morris and Smart who like to post up smaller players. Can't do that with much success against Hart
Hart bodies up well against players his size and then some. On one switch, he ended up with Horford who called for the ball and tried to move him out. The pass did not came as Horford could not position himself well enough for an easy catch.
I really like him. He is very under control and doesn't do any stupid things. For a rookie, he is exceptionally mature on the court.
I'd rather he have let that pass go, but Horford form tackled him so it is what it is. I thought Hart played alright. He still struggles with awareness like any other rookie and most of the mistakes he makes are fixable. Got to keep working on his jumper and his damn FTs.
Four years at 'Nova where he made himself a player...I have no doubt Hart he'll take time to learn and improve. The other day, I read that he was working on pick and roll situations with the ball.
