Back in 2018, the New York Knicks had a golden opportunity to secure a promising Villanova star, Mikal Bridges. Unfortunately, this chance slipped through their fingers when the Phoenix Suns drafted Bridges.
Mikal Bridges’ NBA Journey and Career Progression
Bridges has enjoyed an excellent career to date, demonstrating significant growth over the past two seasons. Traded from the Suns to the Brooklyn Nets during the 2022–23 campaign, he boasted an average of 20.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists while shooting .468 from the field and .382 from beyond the arc.
The Knicks narrowly missed out on the chance to assemble a future Villanova super team.