Silently, Mikal Bridges he had become one of the NBA’s most accomplished youngsters. With durability and availability as his primary virtue, the Villanova-trained outside linebacker grew, evolved and polished his game until he did it all nearly perfectly.
The transfer that sent him from the Phoenix Suns to brooklyn nets in exchange for Kevin Durant It revealed what the shadow of Devin Booker and Chris Paul had been hiding for the last few years and that is that Michal Bridges is an absolute cult player. On the court, the Philadelphia native does everything right. He is an impeccable and resourceful defender, while in attack he has evolved from an enforcer to an interesting playmaker.
In his particular rise and development, the change of scenery couldn’t be better for a Bridges unleashed on his new team. The proof of this was his outburst against The Miami Heat beat them 116-105 with 45 points from you. The forward enjoyed a career performance that included 17-of-24 from the field (70.8%). adding 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 36 minutes.
🏀 In just his third game, Mikal Bridges is already making his mark @BrooklynNets
✅ 45 points
✅ 8 rebounds
✅ 5 assists
✅ Win at home against @miamiheatpic.twitter.com/pB9uAFdbRj— Sportingnewses Spain 🇪🇸 (@sportingnewses) February 16, 2023
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This is the second-highest mark by a Nets player since being traded with Vince Carter (2005, 45 points) and John Williamson (1978, 50 points). Not only that, but he’s the second in Nets history to go 45-5-5-2-2 after Durant in November 2022 and the third this season.
This new career for Bridges perfectly reflects his playing style and performance on the court. Impeccable shot selection and decision making combined with a particular elegance when it comes to movement on the court. The Nets’ new star seizes every opportunity and always finds a way to produce while looking for the best possible solution. All this without stopping to defend myself even for a moment, Well, Bridges is, first and foremost, an elite defender.
His landing in New York will only reflect what was already apparent to many in Phoenix. Now, in a no pressure scenario with room for growth, Mikal Bridges will be able to spread his wings until he reaches his full potential.
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