Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mikal Bridges

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mikal Bridges made an impact.

Mikal Bridges is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He gained prominence during his college basketball career with the Villanova Wildcats, where he secured national championships in both 2016 and 2018. Bridges is known for his defensive abilities and scoring prowess. Before being traded to the Knicks, he played for the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets, establishing himself as a reliable and versatile player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 2013: Commitment to Villanova

In June 2013, Mikal Bridges committed to Villanova, being ranked by ESPNU as the 82nd best player nationally coming out of high school.

July 6, 2018: Signs with Phoenix Suns

On July 6, 2018, Mikal Bridges signed a 4-year, $17.6 million rookie-scale contract with the Phoenix Suns, joining them after being drafted and traded on draft night.

October 17, 2018: NBA Debut

On October 17, 2018, Mikal Bridges made his professional debut in the Suns' regular season opener, a 121–100 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

February 2, 2019: Season-High 20 Points

On February 2, 2019, Mikal Bridges recorded a season-high 20 points in a 118–112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

November 19, 2019: Matches Career-High in Points

On November 19, 2019, Mikal Bridges matched his career-high of 20 points in a 120–116 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

January 9, 2021: Career-High 34 Points

On January 9, 2021, Mikal Bridges set a new career-high of 34 points in a 125–117 win over the Indiana Pacers, also helping the Suns to their best 10-game start to a season since 2009.

October 17, 2021: Contract Extension with the Suns

On October 17, 2021, Mikal Bridges and the Suns agreed to a 4-year, $90 million rookie contract extension.

April 26, 2022: Playoff Career-High

On April 26, 2022, Mikal Bridges scored a playoff career-high 31 points, including five rebounds and four blocks in a 112–97 Game 5 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 9, 2022: Season-High 31 Points

On November 9, 2022, Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 31 points along with nine rebounds, five assists and four steals in a 129–117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.