Josh Hart Admits Rooting Against Noah Lyles

During a recent episode of the 'Roommates Show' podcast, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart revealed that he was rooting against fellow American sprinter Noah Lyles during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite feeling patriotic for most of Team USA, Hart jokingly expressed his desire for Lyles to lose, citing the backlash Lyles received from NBA players after he criticized the practice of calling NBA champions 'world champions.' Lyles had previously stirred controversy with his comments, which many NBA stars found offensive. However, after Lyles won gold in the men's 100-meter sprint, Hart admitted to respecting his achievement and softened his stance, stating he could no longer hate on him. Lyles, who also faced challenges during the Olympics, later won bronze in the 200-meter final after contracting COVID-19. The exchanges highlight the tension between athletes from different sports and their respective titles.