Knicks guard Josh Hart rebuts Draymond Green on pay cut

A New York Knicks player has publicly challenged Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green over comments about teammate Jalen Brunson's contract. Knicks guard Josh Hart responded on social media late Tuesday, July 28, after a video resurfaced of Green questioning Brunson's decision to accept a significant pay cut in 2024.

The controversy stems from an episode of the "Club 520 Podcast" hosted by former NBA player Jeff Teague, originally recorded in July 2024. In the clip, Green argued that Brunson, as the Knicks' star player, should not have taken a financial discount. "It's the New York Knicks, bro. They can afford it," Green said on the podcast. He contrasted the situation with his own experience on the Warriors, where he accepted less money because stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were on maximum contracts. "Let Josh Hart or somebody else take less. They in my role," Green suggested.

Hart replied directly to a repost of the video on July 28, writing, "We got to normalize grown men not counting other peoples pockets." His response highlighted a personal objection to Green's commentary on another player's financial decisions.

In the summer of 2024, Brunson agreed to a...