Mikal Bridges, an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of NBA, has recently raised curiosity among fans following the shooting struggle.
The 28 year-old basketball player, well-known as one of the best wing defenders in the NBA, has garnered people’s attention with his exceptional basketball skills.
However, Mikal Bridges’ change in his shooting form has become the talk of the town lately, following the preseason and offseason workout videos before his first season with the New York Knicks.
Highlights
- Mikal Bridges recently changed his jump shot form during the preseason
- His deteriorating performance has made people wonder what happened to the New York Knicks player.
- People also wonder whether Mikal Bridges will appear in the upcoming games with the New York Knicks.
Likewise, many people have noticed his deteriorating shooting skills and wonder what happened to Mikal Bridge.
One Twitter user shared his views on Mikal Bridges’ changed shooting style, stating,
” Mikal Bridges shot somehow got worse this offseason, missing a shot he used to make at a high clip, his shot is a lot slower.“
Similarly, another user wrote,
“It’s extremely obvious and could be a very real problem not great for New York Knicks fans.“
Fans didn’t notice Mikal Bridges’ declining performance only during the preseason and offseason but also noticed it on the opening night of the NBA season match against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Moreover, Mikal became the only player in the game with zero points at halftime and missed all four of his shots.
After the recent game, many New York Knicks fans are worried about the upcoming matches and that Mikal Brdiges’ change in shooting form can become a major obstacle to their victory.
One of the fans stated that,
Mikal Bridges’ change in a shot is possibly a nerve impingement known as “thoracic outlet syndrome.”
However, despite speculations, Mikal Bridges hasn’t shared anything about the change in his shooting form.
Fans Are Curious To Know Whether Mikal Bridges Will Be Playing In Upcoming Games
Following his recent performance in the match against the Boston Celtics, many New York Knicks fans wonder if Mikal Bridges will be appearing in the upcoming games.
Furthermore, according to reports, Mikal Bridges didn’t play in Tuesday’s preseason game against the Hornets for rest purposes.
What happened to Mikal Bridges man… pic.twitter.com/Eu7VmQR0hz
— TheWarriorsHouse (@GSWarriorsHouse) October 23, 2024
Similarly, the entire starting lineup is getting the night off and will be back in action for Friday’s preseason finale against the Wizards.
Talking about Mikal Bridges’s appearance in the upcoming game, he is expected to play in Friday’s preseason game against the Wizards.
However, it’s uncertain if he will have limited minutes; if so, the Knicks will use the opportunity to give other players like Cameron Payne and Pacome Dadiet more time on the court.
Additional Information
- Mikal Bridges was born on August 30, 1996, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to father Jack Bridges and Tyneeha Rivers.
- He attended Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and began pursuing his basketball career.
- Mikal began his professional basketball career in 2018 with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA; he later joined the Brooklyn Nets in 2023.
- He has won several renowned titles and awards, including NBA All-Defensive First Team, two times NCAA champion, Big East tournament MVP, and First-team All-Big East.
