Mikal Bridges didn’t get a tribute video in his return to Barclays Center on Tuesday, but he did get a “Welcome back” graphic.
Young finished with a team-high 27 points but shot an inefficient 8-of-22 from the field. He turned the ball over nine times to just six assists, his decision-making troubles exacerbated under the pressure Bridges applied from the opening tip.
Mikal Bridges was traded to the Knicks this past offseason, and he looked like a good fit for this team. However, his inconsistent scoring and okay defense have left fans questioning if trading for him was the right move.
The Knicks landed a talented team player and rebuilding Nets got five first-round picks and an unprotected pick swap.
For a fleeting moment considered the face of the Nets, Mikal Bridges is hoping for “good energy” as he returns to the Barclays Center on Tuesday for the first time since being traded across the Manhattan Bridge.
The Knicks have hovered around the middle of the pack in points allowed per possession all season, but Anunoby is the group’s backbone. New York doesn’t play with a conventional rim protector. Instead it’s on him, along with the other two starting wings, Bridges and Josh Hart, to lock down the perimeter.
When it comes to giving a current New York Knick a warm welcome back, it's up to you, New York, New York ... Brooklyn, to be precise. There's a little somethin
Mikal Bridges revealed his expectations for his return to Barclays Center after this summer's Nets-Knicks blockbuster trade.
Mikal Bridges’ transition to the New York Knicks has certainly come with its challenges, but he’s starting to find his rhythm after a period of adjustment.
Mikal Bridges represents the present for the New York Knicks, who are competing in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference and aspire to make a lengthy playoff run.
New York's hold on their arch-rival isn't as close as they would have hoped, but they appear to be turning a corner.