The Knicks player who will sacrifice his health to make a comeback in the NBA

The New York Knicks' streak in the 2025/26 NBA season is not good. Despite winning their first two games, the franchise from the Big Apple has now accumulated 3 consecutive losses and, currently the favorite in the Eastern Conference, holds a negative record of 2-3. That's why when Josh Hart was presented with the option of surgery, the player refused. He wants to be one of those who turns the situation around.

The start of the season has not been easy for Josh Hart, but the New York forward has made it clear that he is not going to stop. Despite the problems with the index finger on his shooting hand, Hart stated that he will not undergo new surgery, prioritizing his continuity and adaptation process within the team.

Speaking to Stefan Bondy (New York Post), the player was firm about it: “For me, there will probably be a process until I fully recover sensitivity,” explained Hart. “That hand will continue to be what it is, and I will keep shooting. I am constantly working with [the Knicks' new shooting coach, Peter Patton], and that will be resolved. So, yes, I'm not going to have surgery.”

Hart had already undergone surgery during the offseason after injuring his finger during the playoffs, but he suffered a setback in a pre-season camp training session, which forced him to use a protective splint to reduce discomfort.

A challenging start and an evolving role

Beyond the physical issues, the former Villanova player acknowledged that his current low performance—averaging just 2.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per gamechange in role within the rotation:

“I feel like I'm the one adapting the most within the team,” he commented. “Regarding the role, whether I'll be a starter or a bench player, how the minutes will be distributed... I have to know each position; there will be moments when I'll bring up the ball, moments when I'll play center, and moments when I'll play power forward.”

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