
Isaiah Hartenstein says leaving Knicks for Thunder was ‘perfect’ decision for everyone
NY Post
OKLAHOMA CITY — Isaiah Hartenstein played his former team Friday on a production binge with the Thunder.
It was one of those rare instances when it actually worked out for both sides.
Oklahoma City got Hartenstein, plucking him away for a free agency price that seemed exorbitant but already looks like a steal.
The Knicks took a pivot to Karl-Anthony Towns, who is on a trajectory to starting in the All-Star Game.
“It was smart,” Hartenstein said before scoring four points and grabbing 14 rebounds in the Knicks’ 117-107 loss to the Thunder. “I think it was for both parties, it was perfect. I’m in a situation here where it’s going really good. They got a great center, one of the best centers in the league. So I think for both parties it was perfect. Knowing Leon Rose, he’ll always find something. He’s been doing a great job, so he made the right adjustment.”
After recovering from a broken hand sustained in preseason, Hartenstein’s return coincided immediately with a ridiculous stretch of 17 victories over 18 games.

Suddenly, someone had hit a rewind button and everyone had been transported back seven months. It was early spring instead of late fall, it was broiling hot outside the arena walls and not freezing cold. Everyone was back at TD Garden. There were 19,156 frenzied fans on their feet begging for blood, poised for the kill.












