Mikal Bridges' first season as a Knick came with its fair share of ups and downs. Considering the package that the Knicks gave up for him, it is fair to assume they expected more than they got. If the Knicks want to maximize the talents he brings to the table, it means starting Deuce McBride next to him.
I recently wrote how starting Mitchell Robinson alongside Karl-Anthony Towns is the key to addressing his shortcomings as the one guarding the screener in pick-and-rolls. While that certainly would help, it still leaves Bridges as the point of attack defender.