Mikal Bridges is so far having the best all-around season of his career. It’s time the New York Knicks gauged the boundaries of this breakout by…using him as a de facto backup point guard.
No, the idea isn’t to bring Bridges off the bench. That would be absurd. But with the Knicks in clear need of a primary backup playmaker, head coach Mike Brown should consider giving Bridges even more reps when Brunson is off the floor.
Right now, the 29-year-old wing is fourth in minutes played when the captain takes a seat.