History of Mikal Bridges in Timeline

Mikal Bridges is a professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats, where he achieved significant success, including winning national championships in 2016 and 2018. Bridges is known for his athletic ability and contributions on both offense and defense.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 30, 1996: Mikal Bridges Born

On August 30, 1996, Mikal Bridges was born. He is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA.

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June 2013: Committed to Villanova

In June 2013, Mikal Bridges committed to play basketball at Villanova University.

2016: Team's Sixth Man

Coming into the 2016-17 season, Mikal Bridges was slated to be the team's sixth man but started every game after Phil Booth went down with a knee injury in November.

2016: NCAA Tournament

In 2016, Mikal Bridges played a key role coming off the bench in the NCAA tournament, scoring 11 points in a Final Four rout of the Oklahoma Sooners. Bridges won the NCAA championship along with his teammates for the school for the first time since 1985.

2017: All-Big East Second Team

Mikal Bridges was named to the 2017-18 preseason All-Big East second team.

March 2, 2018: Overtime Win Against Seton Hall

On March 2, 2018, Mikal Bridges scored 23 points in an overtime win against Seton Hall.

April 10, 2018: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 10, 2018, Mikal Bridges announced his intention to enter the 2018 NBA draft.

July 6, 2018: Signed Rookie Contract

On July 6, 2018, Mikal Bridges signed a 4-year, $17.6 million rookie-scale contract with the Phoenix Suns.

October 17, 2018: NBA Debut

On October 17, 2018, Mikal Bridges made his professional debut in a 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 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

November 19, 2019: Matched Career High

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

January 9, 2021: Career High

On January 9, 2021, Mikal Bridges set a new career-high of 34 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

October 17, 2021: Contract Extension

On October 17, 2021, Mikal Bridges and the Phoenix 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 in a Game 5 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 9, 2022: Season High

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.

February 9, 2023: Traded to Nets

On February 9, 2023, Mikal Bridges was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

February 2023: Trade to Brooklyn Nets

In February 2023, Mikal Bridges was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

December 2, 2023: Scored 42 points

On December 2, 2023, Mikal Bridges put up 42 points, with 26 of those coming in the first quarter, in a 129–102 win over the Orlando Magic.

2023: NBA Player of the Week

On April 3, 2023, Bridges took home his first NBA Player of the Week honor in his career after leading the Nets to an undefeated week. As of the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Bridges still holds the active record for the most consecutive games played with 494, making him the current iron man.

July 6, 2024: Traded to Knicks

On July 6, 2024, Mikal Bridges was traded to the New York Knicks.

July 2024: Trade to the Knicks

In July 2024, Mikal Bridges was traded to the New York Knicks.

October 22, 2024: Knicks Debut

On October 22, 2024, Mikal Bridges made his Knicks debut, putting up 16 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics.

June 2025: Consecutive Games Record

As of June 2025, Mikal Bridges holds the active record for the most consecutive games played in the NBA, having not missed a game since being drafted.