Mikal Bridges (The Brooklyn Nets) talks about what he’s going to miss about The Phoenix Suns and why he thinks them trading for Kevin Durant actually makes so much sense.
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MIkal is the best. Check the full convo here: https://youtu.be/GvXEQJPMYCA
I think I took the trade harder than Mikal did. We better be rolling out the Brinks truck in 2026
He humble. That’s going to turn him into the a star.
Can’t wait for the first game mikal comes back to Phoenix to play against the suns I know I’ll be there he was easily my fav player on the team his vibes are unmatched by anyone in the league
Never heard him speak before and I LOVE him. What a great guy. If I had a team I would simp after him.
hearing him switch from "we" to "they" is so sad 🙁
I hope Mikal knows how much love Phoenix has for him. Excited to see you continue to blossom.
I mean Mikal a great guy he truly is a great guy he is also a monster of a player there's a reason someone offered for first-round picks for him.
Mikal has to come back to Phoenix some way. I'm going we trade for him next year.
Mikal bridges a real classy brother! Salute 🫡 👊🏾
Love Mikal Bridges mentality towards the game. He never cheats the basketball gods, and is extremely humble. Not to mention he is extremely underrated offensively.
So requests from players like Durant, dont help player empowerment. Actually just moves and screws over other players. So the exact opposite of helping. Unless you are a top 5, top 10 player making the request
Lived in Phoenix for 30 years. Going to miss Noodles! I hope you guys all stay friends outside of work.
That’s crazy haha he spent the most time guarding an all star this season. Didn’t realize he was a stud defender
Mr. Shark tales himself
As a bucks fan I’m very pumped we got Jae crowder. But man I would’ve given our 5 seconds, our 2029 first, marjon, Allen, nwora, and basically anything else we could’ve offered that wasn’t one of our all stars. And honestly I think that would’ve been a good trade. Marjon is young, very athletic, with a lot of upside. Allen is a sharp shooter and has improved on defense, has a cheap deal and is 27 I think. Nwora is a very good shooter who is only 24 and just needed a change of scenery. Then add in maybe first round pick swaps and the 2029 first. I do feel that would’ve been enough for Mikal, and man would that have made us so dangerous
Mikal gotta be the most down to earth person in the world
Mikal you can't be taken for granted, keep up the good work!! mom
Suns fans hurting
Hope you make your way back home man 💜🧡
With 2 highly injury prone players like KD and Cp3, I am still not sold on this team. I think they only have this year and next year to win a championship, the window is so small, but I understand why they did it. In any case, they still can trade Booker, KD, or Ayton to get those picks back.
The end 😂
Super sad to see him go! I hope the stars align and we can bring him back one day!
literal cuckold
I miss him on the suns so much
Thank God that regular jobs can't make trades. Can you imagine getting traded for a printer, a parking spot and future picks?? Then you go home and have to tell your family you all gotta move bc you work for Staples now?
mikal is so amazing and he’s one of my favorite players
I would love to see the Suns win the title so Mikal and Cam get rings too. They would be much deserved for helping build up the culture in Phoenix to what it is today.
As a suns fan it hurts seeing him go just cuz he’s such a likable person on top of being a fantastic player. This is still a win win for both sides
Like…
We miss you we're always going to have nothing but love for you MB! Not even going to lie I was a bit sad that they treated you. But like you said at least you weren't traded for no scrub It just shows you how much you were actually worth. You grew so much here in Phoenix it was amazing to watch and I can't wait to watch your next chapter in your career I wish nothing but the best for the both of you MB and CJ
I never liked the suns but mikal seemed like a nice guy
As a suns fan this is so bitter sweet to watch
Wow, he is so gracious!!
This is how you handle a trade with grace…
** cough cough ** Tyrese Haliburton.
The Suns might gain in the short run, but in the long run, it might be a wash or even a mistake to have let MB go.
Hope you come back to Phoenix one day we will miss you
how do you not just LOVE Mikal
Phoenix will always have love for the twins. We will always root for them!
I love Mikal so Much man
As a Torontonian and a Suns fan, this reminds me how the Six felt when we gave up DeMar to get Kawhi. Everybody was like "damn, I don't want this" but at the same time "yeah, we get it". Best of luck Mikal, you're going to do wonders in Brooklyn!
Bruh Mikal got perfect teeth, man
Brooklyn Bridges told you himself.
OR….you could "bring it down" and learn that it's not needed.
I love Mikal man, he's just so humble and understanding. He's got no issues with the trade. He's one of my favs
Easily one of my favorite players to watch today, and only getting better!
I hope he can find his way back to Phoenix
I love u both ❤bkn & suns
Can say nobody hates Mikal Bridges, eventhough I hate the Suns always liked this guy. He got a bright future in NBA. Invite DFS / Spence too JJ
We gonna miss you mikal cant believe it happened like that