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.
On August 30, 1996, Mikal Bridges was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
In June 2013, Mikal Bridges committed to Villanova, being ranked by ESPNU as the 82nd best player nationally coming out of high school.
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.
On October 17, 2018, Mikal Bridges made his professional debut in the Suns' regular season opener, a 121–100 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
On February 2, 2019, Mikal Bridges recorded a season-high 20 points in a 118–112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
On November 19, 2019, Mikal Bridges matched his career-high of 20 points in a 120–116 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
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.
On October 17, 2021, Mikal Bridges and the Suns agreed to a 4-year, $90 million rookie contract extension.
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.
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.
On February 9, 2023, Mikal Bridges was traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Suns.
On April 3, 2023, Mikal Bridges earned his first NBA Player of the Week honor, leading the Nets to a 3-0 week averaging 33 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals, including a 42-point game against Atlanta.
On December 2, 2023, Bridges scored 42 points against the Orlando Magic, including 26 in the first quarter, leading to a 129-102 victory.
On July 6, 2024, Mikal Bridges was traded to the New York Knicks, reuniting him with former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
On October 22, 2024, Mikal Bridges made his debut for the Knicks, scoring 16 points in a 132-109 loss to the Boston Celtics.
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