Josh Hart Walks Back Negative Lakers Remarks After Recent Podcast

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Hart wanted to show love to his former teammates.

Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, and Lonzo Ball were all traded to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason in exchange for Anthony Davis. Of course, AD went to the Los Angeles Lakers, ending a contentious period in Lakers history. It was clear for a while that the Lakers wanted to get rid of Ball and Hart so it's no surprise they wouldn't have the best memories of the franchise.

In a recent podcast, Hart and Ball were speaking about their time in Los Angeles, with the former making some curious comments. Many took the remarks as Hart throwing shade at the team which is something he was immediately sensitive to. During an interview with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Hart explained what he did following the podcast and how he had to reach out to members of the franchise to apologize.

Josh Hart Walks Back Negative Lakers Remarks After Recent Podcast
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“When my sarcasm, that wasn’t supposed to be in that — it was supposed to be cut — was in there, I called some of the people in the [Lakers] front office, I called some of my teammates that I had and made sure they knew that none of this stuff was about you guys,” Hart said. “I loved my time here. I loved my time here and I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. I love Laker Nation. They show so much love, so much support.”

It's clear Hart still has love for many of his ex-teammates and wants to be sure they didn't take anything he said the wrong way. On Wednesday night, he will have his first opportunity at playing against his former team.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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