“Score this b**ch every single time,” Mikal Bridges reveals how gameplan BACKFIRED after testing Nikola Jokic in playoffs

Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets opened up about his experience with Nikola Jokic, admitting that he is the best in the league.

“Score this b**ch every single time,” Mikal Bridges reveals how gameplan BACKFIRED after testing Nikola Jokic in playoffs

Mikal Bridges and Nikola Jokic (via CNN)

In light of recent events, Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges made an appearance on the PIVOT podcast. Bridges, who was known for his time with the Phoenix Suns, opened up about the 2023 Finals MVP, Nikola Jokic. He dove into the details of how it was for him and his roster during his time at the Suns to play against Jokic.

Moreover, he said that Jokic is a great player for the Nuggets roster and that things have changed concerning the MVP’s game since then. The 27-year-old shared that Nikola Jokic was and is one of the strongest players to be present on the court when he talked from a defensive perspective.

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During his stint with the Phoenix Suns, Mikal Bridges shared that their game plan, when it came to guarding Nikola Jokic, was to let him shoot if he was open. The Suns had the view that Jokic was a fine player who truly preferred every player on his team to have an opportunity to shoot. He believes that his style of play involves less taking shots himself and more playmaking.

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Mikal Bridges wasn’t sure what to expect concerning Nikola Jokic’s game on the court. Bridges admitted that the opinion that he and his teammates had during his stint with the Suns was overturned by Jokic’s game progression and that their game plan during that time had backfired. Jokic, who focused on playmaking in the team, is said to have cut that by half, taking in the shots and attacking the rim as deemed necessary.

Mikal Bridges, in his discussion about the 2023 Finals MVP, said that Nikola Jokic is unguardable and is by far one of the best NBA players the league has ever had. He defines Jokic as being very crafty with his moves and with his game on the basketball court, making him dangerous on both the offensive and defensive sides of the game.

Mikal Bridges explains reason behind his celebration

Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges was the tenth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, after which he was subsequently traded to the Phoenix Suns. In a recent media interaction, the 27-year-old was asked about what inspired him with his celebration after his three point shots. It turns out that Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres were the ones to receive the credit for the forward’s unique celebration that impressed a lot of basketball fans.

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Mikal Bridges (via Fadeaway World)

Bridges explained that every time the San Diego Padres would score a double, they looked at their sidelines and pointed at them while turning their heads. The Nets guard dove into greater detail about his celebration’s inspiration. He said that Manny Machado, who plays as a third baseman for the San Diego Padres, is the main reason behind it. The Nets won their recent matchup against the Wizards in a 102-94 victory.

I watch the Phillies all the time, so I'd be locked [in]. And I'm a big fan of Manny Machado. So watching him getting doubles and stuff like that, I'm just watching the game, and I see him just point and turn the head. I'm just like: 'Hmm. I might add that. I might add that in my own little 3-point way.' It stuck.
Mikal Bridges in a media interaction

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