New York Knicks player Josh Hart drew a parallel between Argentina's recent World Cup semi-final victory and his team's NBA championship season, highlighting their shared propensity for dramatic comebacks.
Argentina secured a 2-1 win against England on Wednesday afternoon after trailing 1-0 until the 85th minute. Enzo Fernández scored an equalizer from outside the 18-yard box, and substitute Lautaro Martínez added a winning header in stoppage time, prompting Hart's comparison on social media.
This was not Argentina's most significant comeback of the tournament. In the Round of 16, the team trailed Egypt 2-0 in the 79th minute but scored three late goals to advance. Lionel Messi contributed an equalizer in that match.
The Knicks also demonstrated a strong comeback capability en route to their first NBA championship since 1973. In the first round against the Hawks, they overcame a 2-1 series deficit by winning the final three games. During the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cavaliers, the Knicks rallied from a 93-71 deficit with under nine minutes remaining in regulation to force overtime and win Game 1.
Perhaps their most remarkable comeback occurred in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to defeat the Spurs in a historic victory.
Hart, a noted fan of Chelsea in the Premier League, has been actively engaged online during the World Cup. He previously expressed support for England during the quarterfinals, humorously referencing a LeBron James meme.
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