The Phoenix Suns were one of the best teams in the entire NBA last season, buoyed partially by the MVP-caliber play of point god Chris Paul and partially by the natural development of the young players on the roster who had suffered through a ton of losing before finally putting it all together.
Mikal Bridges is one of those young players who elevated his game as the stage lights got brighter. He was always one of the league’s best defenders, but in his third NBA season his offense became more forceful and impactful.
In 2020-21, Mikal’s notched career highs in scoring (13.