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Mikal Bridges does yet another cool thing Deandre Ayton could never do

Sigh.

Once again fan favorite Mikal Bridges is one-upping former Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton. This time, it’s getting named to play for Team USA this summer during the FIBA World Championships.

Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton and Nets rising star Mikal Bridges have committed to Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA World Cup, joining Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves, Bobby Portis so far, sources tell me and @joevardon.

Full story at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/pr93pzxFwJ— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2023

Bridges, who was traded to the Brooklyn Nets last spring for Kevin Durant, exploded as the Nets’ primary scoring option, putting up more than 25 points per game after the trade deadline.