Words can be as profound as a crossover on the NBA court. One misstep will land you in the crossfire of relentless fans and critics. But Josh Hart? He is no stranger to walking around with confidence. The Knicks star is as sharp with his words as he is on the hardwood. But his recent comment aimed at specific Spurs caused an uproar online. Was it a sly dig or just a playful joke? Let’s break it down.

Before we dive in, Josh Hart’s Sunday nap was peaceful. Well, his favorite team in the NFL, the Washington Commanders, defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. That means the Knicks shooting guard continued to publicly discredit his friends and teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. SNF was certainly a disappointment for Eagles fans, but for people like Josh Hart, it was a night of celebration.

Amid the excitement of football, the clock is ticking for New York’s Christmas Eve showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. Yes, Victor Wembanyama and Co. will meet the former NBA champions in the next 72 hours. Suddenly a tweet from Josh Hart appeared on X. He wrote: “Spores = 💩💩💩💩” And this is where the confusion begins. Who is the “shit”? in the 29-year-old’s story? Is it really Wemby and Co.?

Meanwhile, fans wasted no time in flocking to the comments section and lambasting the security guard for his comments. “@wemby “He’s definitely not talking about football, cook that scam.” someone said. Well, there isn’t enough evidence to say that Josh Hart has truly challenged the San Antonio Spurs.

Another fan warned: “You’re really up to the bear early. Really early. #PorVida.” Spurs fans feel the Knicks star is rushing with his choice of words, knowing full well that not only Wemby but the likes of Chris Paul could easily “overcook” the Knickerbockers.

But here’s a twist: Remember that Josh Hart has long harbored a dislike for English soccer club Tottenham Hotspur? And just to let you know, they suffered a crushing defeat against Liverpool FC on Sunday. So could these “spores” come from across the Atlantic?

Which Spurs are Josh Hart’s story about?

The timing of the tweet brought Josh Hart to San Antonio’s attention. Why now, just two days before the Christmas clash? However, there could be a bigger twist in the story. As suspicious as Hart’s timing may seem, his dislike of Tottenham Hotspur is no secret. An avid Chelsea fan, the 29-year-old guard didn’t hold back as they beat Hotspur 3-4 in the Week 15 London derby. An excited, overjoyed fanboy Josh Hart tweeted at the time: “Spores💩💩”

Last night the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw their home team go down 6-3 to Arne Slots Liverpool FC. Luiz Diaz and Mohamed Sallah scored two goals each. Meanwhile, Hungarian super strikers Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored a goal. This is how they sum up their six goals against James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke’s combined three-goal performance for the Spurs.

Josh Hart’s fans also wasted no time in defending their favorite, making it clear on his behalf that he was targeting the EPL club and not his NBA rivals. They commented: “Again, American non-Premier League fans won’t understand” And “He’s talking about Tottenham. Not the San Antonio Spurs.”

So there remains a slight confusion as to who the real Spurs might be. One thing is clear: Josh Hart is honest about his feelings. Of course, it would be too early to call the San Antonio Spurs “shit,” but given Hart’s record at Tottenham, it wouldn’t be surprising if the dig was aimed at them. So what do you think?