Hart says he found out about the Lakers-Pelicans trade through twitter.
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart recently took a shot at the organization during an episode his “LightHarted” podcast, when he hinted that everyone there was gloomy and depressed.
As seen in the footage embedded below, Hart took a jab at the Lakers while his teammate, Lonzo Ball, was discussing what life was like in Lithuania.
Hart’s comments gained traction on social media, prompting a follow-up statement on Thursday in which he described that he actually loved his time in L.A. However, Hart made it clear that he wishes he would’ve gotten a phone call from the Lakers when he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, rather than finding out through twitter.
“Let’s make this clear. I loved my time in LA and loved my coaches, teammates and training staff. Got nothing but love and respect for the front fice.”
“I played my ass f 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 a phone call saying I got traded and not finding out on Twitter.”
The 24-year old guard averaged 7.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in his second season with the Lakers. He’ll get a chance to go up against his former team for the first time on November 27, as the Pelicans host LeBron James, Anthony Davis and co. at the Smooth King Center.