NBA Rumors: Former Lakers Guard Reveals How He Ended Up In New Orleans

Josh Hart is one of the promising guards expected to blossom in the NBA. He showed a lot of potential with the Los Angeles Lakers playing behind the likes of Lonzo Ball. Now, he will be tasked to do practically the same but in a New Orleans Pelicans jersey.

Hart was one of the multiple players sent by the Lakers to the Pelicans in the summer in the Anthony Davis trade. Curiously, the 30th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft revealed that it was through social media where he learned that he was traded via the LightHarted Podcast.

“So I go on Twitter and I see it like, ‘OK, that’s interesting,’” Hart said. “Like you said, with players and all that, the biggest thing is just the communication aspect of it. For a lot of players, if stuff happens, then it is what it is and we’ll handle it the best way we can handle it. All you have to do is let me know this is a possibility. Don’t let me find out over Twitter.”

Social media has become a prime (and fast) source by practically anyone although authenticity remains a key. Ironically, Davis also found about his trade to the Lakers via Instagram. From there, media outlets and writers venture do their thing and find other sources to determine if it is legit. And from there, all is history.

Regardless, it will be interesting if Hart can continue to show the form he unraveled with the Lakers. There is work to be done for the24-year-old guard and he has the talent to succeed in the NBA. That could happen in New Orleans unless another trade comes up moving forward.

If his numbers the past two NBA seasons is to be a basis, Hart remains better off coming off the bench. He had the golden opportunity to shine for the Lakers when guards Ball and Rajon Rondo suffered injuries, ESPN reported. Unfortunately, that plan never reaped dividends with Hart seemingly best playing as a shooting guard rather than at the point.

That area could be something the former Villanova Wildcat may need to develop if he is to have a prolonged NBA journey. At 6-foot-5, playmaking is normally the way to go aside from the things he can do on defense and offense. He in good hands with head coach Alvin Gentry, someone who can bring out the best out of any player. Hart could be one of them, meaning there is plenty of reason to see if incoming junior can make big strides in the NBA.