Josh Hart took the mic on The Roommates Show to vent frustration after the Knicks clinched the NBA championship in Game 5. He said the Spurs “ain’t give us no credit,” and pointed to the fact that Victor Wembanyama and several San Antonio players left the court without shaking hands with the Knicks. The handshake snub became a flashpoint for what Hart described as a broader lack of respect from the Spurs’ locker room.

The series stretched to five games, with New York securing the title in the decisive Game 5. Throughout the matchup, the Spurs were noted for blowing leads, a pattern that kept the post-game conversation focused on their missteps rather than the Knicks’ execution. Hart highlighted that the Spurs’ “level of intensity” at times forced the Knicks to play below their best, a dynamic he felt was never acknowledged by the San Antonio side.

When asked about the on-court battles, Hart explained that the Knicks’ occasional dip in performance was a direct response to the Spurs’ physical, high-tempo style. “Sometimes us not playing our best is because they came out with a level of intensity, and they imposed their will on the game and they didn’t allow us to play our best,” he said. The comment underscores a common sentiment among Knicks players that the Spurs’ aggressive approach dictated the pace and limited New York’s offensive flow.

Hart said the perceived slight actually fueled the Knicks’ motivation. He noted that hearing the Spurs’ dismissal gave his teammates extra fire, a mental edge that helped New York rebound after tough stretches. The handshake refusal, in particular, was seen as a symbolic gesture that amplified the feeling of disrespect and spurred the Knicks to prove themselves on the court.

Looking ahead, the incident adds a new layer to the rivalry. Both clubs will likely keep an eye on post-game protocol in future meetings, aware that a simple handshake, or lack thereof, can influence narratives as much as a final score. While the championship has been secured, the lingering tension from Hart’s comments and the Spurs’ hand-shake snub may shape how the teams approach each other in the next regular-season encounter.