NBA: Former Laker Still Sore Over Lack Of Heart-To-Heart Talk On Trade To Pelicans

Josh Hart is one of the promising NBA stars of tomorrow, showing a lot of potential during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Heading into the 2019-20 NBA season, the 24-year-old guard will have better opportunities (and playing time) with the New Orleans Pelicans.

In a previous article, it was reported how Hart found out about his trade to the Pelicans. He revealed that he learned about the move only on Twitter. Given the choice, the 30th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft preferred to be informed about any impending move directly. And while some felt it was nothing more than letting off steam, Hart was at it again when he threw shade at the Lakers on the Lighthearted Podcast.

In the podcast, Hart responded to a comment made by Lonzo Ball on Lithuania. Ball mentioned how Lithuania was depressing and how nobody smiles.

" It’s like everybody just hates that they’re there, I’m like, “Damn.” I had to get out of there, bro,” said Ball.

From here, Hart responded and said it sounded like L.A. Further, he added that he was not talking about the city but the Lakers organization. It was obvious that he was pretty sore at how things turned out between him and Los Angeles.

Probably aware that he would get some heat for his comments, Hart went on Twitter to explain the comments he made on the podcast. But towards the end of his tweet, the shooting guard once again emphasized that it was more about how the trade was handled - learning about it on Twitter and not being told firsthand.

"I played my ass off for the purple and gold. Played hurt and never had an excuse. I’m truly grateful to the Lakers organization and I do understand the NBA is a business. But as a player you just want the courtesy of a phone call saying I got traded and not finding out on Twitter," Hart said on his Twitter account.

Hart can prove to the Lakers that he has plenty more to show when he takes the floor for the Pelicans this NBA season. He could be in a familiar situation where he would come off the bench behind Ball.

Either way, the move could be more of a blessing. In fact, he could blossom into a full-fledged star similar to how D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle did. This largely falls on his shoulders. If he fails to break out, Hart may find himself getting traded once more - hopefully, this time told straight face-to-face.