“The stage is set for him to become a star” – Paul George reasons out why Mikal Bridges is 2023 NBA playoffs’ most UNDERRATED player

Paul George praises Mikal Bridges for his breakout performance in the 2023 season and NBA playoffs.

“The stage is set for him to become a star” – Paul George reasons out why Mikal Bridges is 2023 NBA playoffs’ most UNDERRATED player

Clippers' Paul George (L) and Nets' Mikal Bridges (R)

Mikal Bridges has been turning heads in the 2023 NBA playoffs with his stellar performance for the Brooklyn Nets. The guard-forward has been scoring at a high clip, averaging 28.7 points per game in the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has also been tasked with guarding some of the best players in the league, such as James Harden and Joel Embiid.

One of Bridges’ admirers is Paul George, the star forward of the Los Angeles Clippers. George, who hosts a podcast called “Podcast P with Paul George,” dedicated an episode to praise Bridges as the most underrated player in the postseason despite his team being down 2-0 to the 76ers. George said that Bridges has a rare opportunity to become a star in front of a large audience in Brooklyn.

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“He is definitely underrated in this playoff race this year. The stage is set for him to become a star, this is where you become a star. You have to guard and match up against James Harden, and play against MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid.” George said.

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George also revealed that he was surprised by Bridges’ scoring ability, as he had previously seen him as a role player in Phoenix. He said that he did not know that Bridges could be a go-to guy who could put up 30s and 40s in some games. He added that Bridges makes his team better with his versatility and defense.

“He’s playing in a huge market in Brooklyn, he has the chance to be a star right now. The way he’s been playing to close the year out, I didn’t know he could be a go-to guy. He’s putting up 30s and 40s, I had no idea because he was in Phoenix, I have always seen him as he’ll be a great role player. He makes the team better.” George said.

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How Mikal Bridges Improved His Game

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Nets’ Mikal Bridges (Via Twitter)

Mikal Bridges has been a revelation for the Brooklyn Nets since he joined them in a midseason trade from the Phoenix Suns. The guard-forward has emerged as a two-way star who can score, defend and play multiple positions. Despite trailing the 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, he has been the Brooklyn Nets’ brightest spot.

Bridges had a breakout season in his fifth year in the league, averaging 20.1 points per game on 46.8% shooting from the field, 38.2% from three-point range, and 89.5% from the free-throw line. He also contributed 4.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game.

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Bridges has also received recognition from other players and analysts around the league for his breakout season. Harden said that Bridges is a “tough competitor” who “plays hard every possession” and that he “respects his game“. Embiid said that Bridges is a “good defender” who “challenges him every time” and that he “has improved a lot offensively”

In the playoffs, Bridges has taken his game to another level, averaging 28.7 points per game in two games against the 76ers. It’ll be interesting to see how the rest of the series will pan out for the Nets.

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