This is the reason why Knicks guard Josh Hart drinks 500 milligrams of caffeine a day
Here’s the inside story of Hart’s curious caffeine conundrum.
New York Knicks’ energiser bunny Josh Hart has revealed that his unusually high caffeine intake, between 500 and 600 mg per day, isn’t just about being a relentless competitor. According to an interview he gave to The Athletic, the reason runs deeper: it simply helps him balance the chaos of NBA life with the demands of being a father.
Hart’s caffeine habit really kicked in after the birth of his twin sons in May 2023. As he told reporter James L. Edwards III, “It really started when I had kids,” said Hart, who has 2-year-old twin boys with his wife. “I have to try and function.”
Like a true athlete, he sticks to a rigid daily schedule, waking up early to spend time with his boys, regardless of how the Knicks’ game day is arranged. “I wake up at 7:30 every morning. The (boys) are in a little school. … If I don’t see them in the morning, I might not see them all day.”
Josh Hart recorded his 16th triple-double as a Knick and is now tied (with Richie Guerin) for third place in franchise history for most triple-doubles. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TfbR1lSB9c
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 15, 2025
Hart’s crazy coffee routine
On a typical day, Hart begins with a double-shot latte to jump-start his day. Then he naps after lunch before taking in more caffeine and ultimately ramping it up further with a pre-game boost.
While this may seem a bit much for some who can’t drink more than a single cappuccino, it is far from his only unconventional habit. On previous occasions in front of the media, Hart admitted to indulging heavily in candy, particularly Mike and Ikes, which I personally can’t hold against him.
This season with the New York Knicks, Josh Hart has put up stellar all-around numbers, putting up numbers of 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists during an average of 37.6 minutes per game.
DPOG 🦺 Josh Hart 😤 pic.twitter.com/GYlz57e1lM
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2025
As for the Knicks, they are putting in a strong performance so far this season, and sit in 4th in the Eastern Conference, with an 8-5 record.
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