After Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota in December 2024, it is now up to another Knicks player, Mikal Bridges in this case, to return to his old room. This Tuesday evening, the Knicks will face the Nets in Brooklyn and for the first time, the winger will return to the Barclays Center.
“It will be a good match, exciting. We beat them twice and we’re going to try to do it a third time.”he comments before talking about his return. “It will be nice to come back, to see my teammates and the technical staff who were there a few months before my departure. »
What will the public reception be like? Because Mikal Bridges has “only” played 109 matches in the colors of the Nets, playing in the playoffs in 2023. Enough to receive an ovation or rather to be whistled for having joined the Knicks?
A win-win transfer?
“I think they should show him some love.” He was certainly only there a year and a half but he gave his all,” replies Josh Hart, who is no stranger to the former Suns’ arrival in New York. “Last year I harassed him on social media and he got criticized for it. But he has always been attached to this franchise and to the fans. »
In addition, the former Portland player adds that “the Nets received a hell of a reward”recalling the numerous Draft choices sent to Brooklyn. “So I think it’s a win-win transfer for both franchises and they should show him some love when he returns. »
-And even if Nets fans decide to dislike Mikal Bridges, he will undoubtedly have supporters to support him since Knicks fans are very often present at the Barclays Center, which is not far from Madison Square Garden. “Oh yes, it’s one of our home matches”Josh Hart even laughs.
| Mikal Bridges | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | PHX | 82 | 30 | 43.0 | 33.5 | 80.5 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.3 |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 73 | 28 | 51.0 | 36.1 | 84.4 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 9.1 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 72 | 33 | 54.3 | 42.5 | 84.0 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 13.5 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 82 | 35 | 53.4 | 36.9 | 83.4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 14.2 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 83 | 36 | 46.8 | 38.2 | 89.5 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 20.1 |
| 2022-23 * | PHX | 56 | 36 | 46.3 | 38.7 | 89.7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 17.2 |
| 2022-23 * | BRK | 27 | 34 | 47.5 | 37.6 | 89.4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 26.1 |
| 2023-24 | BRK | 82 | 35 | 43.6 | 37.2 | 81.4 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 19.6 |
| 2024-25 | NOW | 44 | 39 | 49.5 | 35.2 | 72.0 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 18.1 |
| Total | 518 | 33 | 48.2 | 37.2 | 84.1 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 14.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
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