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          Josh Hart braids Yankees logo ahead of NBA playoffs

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          • Jerry Jiang
          Apr 20, 2024, 10:39 PM

          New York Knicks guard Josh Hart has an interesting way of settling into the NBA playoffs.

          Ahead of Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, Hart displayed his New York spirit by styling his braids to form the New York Yankees' logo.

          Hart, who was part of the "Villanova Knicks," braided his hair in a similar fashion during last season's playoffs.

          The No. 5-seeded Knicks made it to the Eastern Conference semifinals last season before losing to the Miami Heat in a six-game series.

          This season, they earned the No. 2 seed after finishing the regular season with a 50-32 record. Hart averaged 9.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Knicks.