Josh Hart keeps his pregame routine simple and consistent, relying on a handful of snacks and hot tub sessions before every New York Knicks game. The 31-year-old guard told USA TODAY that he sticks with Mike and Ikes, popcorn, grapes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and C4 energy drinks to get ready on game days.
“I always eat the same meal, hit the hot tub,” Hart said. “Every time I eat Mike and Ikes, popcorn, grapes, PB&J, kind of a random assortment of snacks, but it works. Sitting on the bench, I pray, drink some C4, and then I’m ready to run like a bat out of hell.”
Hart’s routine has remained unchanged even as the Knicks prepare for a new season following their recent championship run. The guard’s straightforward approach contrasts with the complex nutrition plans some players adopt, but he credits it for helping him feel prepared and focused.
The energy drink is more than just part of Hart’s diet. Earlier this year, he announced a partnership with C4 Energy, a brand he said he uses regularly before games. “I’m proud to join C4 and their roster of top athletes because they reflect how I show up every day: focused, disciplined, and ready to give my all,” Hart said at the time. He added that being NSF Certified for Sport gives him confidence in what he puts in his body, making the collaboration a natural fit.
Seven months into the partnership, Hart teased a potential new flavor for C4 Energy, hinting it could be a collaboration with Mike and Ikes. “I feel like that would be a fun collab,” he said, though he did not provide further details.
Away from basketball, Hart looks for a break from the sport during the offseason. The father of two said in an interview that he tries to get as far removed from basketball as possible, focusing mainly on working out. This past offseason, he traveled to Bordeaux and Capri with his wife and friends, describing the trips as “definitely the highlight.”
Off the court, Hart co-hosts a podcast called “Roommates” with fellow NBA player Jalen Brunson, stemming from their time as college roommates at Villanova. Hart joked about his podcast partner, saying his toddlers make better roommates because they are loud and messy but “cute,” something he said Brunson lacks.
Hart’s routine and off-court activities offer a glimpse into the life of a player who balances professional demands with family and personal time. His straightforward pregame habits and energy drink partnership remain the latest confirmed aspects of his preparation for the season ahead.
According to Yahoo Sports.