Mikal Bridges' Top Highlights & 5 Fascinating Facts for 2024-25 🏀

5 interesting facts about Mikal Bridges:
1. The Relentless “Iron Man”
Bridges currently holds the active NBA record for consecutive games played, having not missed a single game since being drafted in 2018. His streak reached 525 consecutive games, making it the 11th-longest in NBA history.

2. Draft Day Chess Move
Selected 10th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 draft, Bridges was instantly traded to the Phoenix Suns. That move kickstarted a career that includes stints in Phoenix, Brooklyn, and now with the New York Knicks.

3. College Champion & Defensive Anchor
At Villanova, Bridges was a critical starter on two NCAA championship teams (2016, 2018). By his junior year, he averaged 17.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, was named Big East Tournament MVP, and earned the Julius Erving Award for top small forward.

4. Elite Two‑Way Wing
Standing at 6'6" and 209 lb, Bridges is celebrated as a shutdown defender capable of guarding every position. His mix of length, discipline, and high-flying athleticism makes him uniquely versatile, while his three-point shooting continues to improve.

5. Villanova Kin & NBA Playoff Clutch
In July 2024, Bridges was traded to the Knicks, reuniting him with fellow Villanova alums Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo—earning them the nickname the “Nova Knicks.” During the 2025 playoffs, his defensive heroics—including blocks on Jayson Tatum and steals from Jaylen Brown—were pivotal in leading the Knicks to a 2–0 series lead over Boston.