Josh Hart pushes back on comments from Draymond Green questioning why Jalen Brunson took a large pay cut to support the New York Knicks. The dispute centers on Brunson’s reported decision to leave about $113 million on the table when he accepted reduced earnings as part of his most recent contract extension, a move that is linked to the Knicks’ championship run. According to the reports, Green argues that Brunson should not have taken that pay reduction because the Knicks could afford to keep his higher salary structure. Hart, a Knicks forward, treats Green’s comments as misplaced and defends Brunson’s choice. The reports also describe Hart’s frustration with Green’s line of criticism and his characterization of the situation. Separately, Green’s remarks come through the “Club 520 Podcast,” where he reexamines Brunson’s $113 million pay cut and suggests it was unnecessary. Across outlets, the focus remains on Hart and Green clashing publicly over Brunson’s contract sacrifice and whether it was required for New York to build its championship roster.