Josh Hart of the New York Knicks has clapped back at Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams following Williams’ complaints about Donte DiVincenzo’s standout performance. DiVincenzo’s remarkable display saw him score a career-high 40 points, including 11 three-pointers, setting a new Knicks franchise record for a single game.
Despite the awe-inspiring performance, Williams wasn’t impressed and expressed his disdain for the Knicks’ tactics in allowing DiVincenzo to excel.
“I don’t care about their team at all. I couldn’t care less. Those guys, the way they got those threes. I don’t want to be a part of that story,” Williams stated.
In response, Josh Hart didn’t hold back, emphasizing the importance of defense in basketball.
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“If he doesn’t want to be a part of that story, he should have told his guys to defend him. What am I supposed to say? We got a guy who is hot. We have to try to find a guy who is hot. That’s common-sense basketball,” Hart fired back.
Williams seemed frustrated with the situation, particularly as six of DiVincenzo’s three-pointers came in the second half when the Knicks were already comfortably ahead. The Pistons coach also referred to a prior game where he felt DiVincenzo should have been called for a foul, contributing to a loss for Detroit.
Despite the contentious exchange, the Knicks sealed a victory, extending the Pistons’ struggles this season. With no further matchups between the two teams this season, Williams won’t have to contend with DiVincenzo’s shooting prowess again.
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