Mikal Bridges has taken a massive leap as a player since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Being allowed to play as a primary option, Bridges seemingly took the leap into stardom, as his excellent performances quickly made him a fan favorite among the Brooklyn faithful.
One such young NBA fan got his chance to meet Bridges, and couldn’t his glee. During a meet and greet, one young NBA fan shook hands with and took a picture with Mikal Bridges. The young fan had a massive smile on his face and was clearly excited to see him. It was a truly wholesome moment between Bridges and the young fan.
Fan is super happy to meet Mikal Bridges pic.twitter.com/AEMi77mbu3
— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) June 24, 2023
Bridges has clearly become a fan favorite in Brooklyn. And going into the new season, fans will have high hopes for him. Nets fans have already given Mikal a nickname – ‘Brooklyn Bridges’, a play on the Brooklyn Bridge and Mikal’s last name. If Mikal continues to play the way he did during his brief first run with the Nets, there could be big things in store for his future.
Mikal Bridges Could Be An All-Star Next Season
While Bridges is not a player currently on the level of previous Nets stars like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, there is still a lot of cause for excitement around him. The Nets even refused to trade Bridges for Anfernee Simons and the third overall pick in the draft.
Firstly, Bridges, unlike Kyrie and KD, has shown in the recent past that he can play regularly, playing a total of 83 games last season.
Secondly, Bridges has shown that as a first option, he can be a solid player. Last season, after being traded to Brooklyn, Bridges averaged 26.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 27 games played for the Nets. His high scoring combined with his excellent defense makes him one of the top two-way players in the league.
And finally, under the new CBA rules, players will have to play at least 65 games to be considered for end-of-season awards. Considering Bridges’ excellent record over the last few seasons, he could be a contender for DPOY like he was last year or even MIP. The future is bright for Mikal Bridges in Brooklyn.
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