?My Time To Shine?: 26 YO Nets Star Opens Up About Adjusting to a New Nets Following Kevin Durant?s and Kyrie Irving?s Exit

The Brooklyn Nets have a history of undergoing significant roster changes. Fans saw Kevin Durant leave the Nets after his tumultuous three years with the team. He had joined the franchise with the hopes of bagging a championship title but things didn’t go his way. Following in his footsteps was Kyrie Irving who found a new home within the Dallas Mavericks.

And following the trade, the team’s new 26-year-old star stole the spotlight. And he recently opened up about adjusting to the trade following the exit of KD and Irving.

A 26-year-old Nets star opens up about his new team

Mikal Bridges, a 6’6 emerging star, and Cam Johnson were traded to the Brooklyn Nets?in return for none other than Kevin Durant. When word of the mega-trade reached Phoenix Suns fans, it came as a surprise. Bridges and Johnson had cemented their roles as fan favorites and contributed significantly to the Suns’ recent victories, making their departure even more shocking for the loyal fan base.

Bridges recently appeared on an episode of ‘Podcast P with Paul George.’ During his appearance, he talked about adjusting to the new team with his teammate, Cam Johnson.

Bridges was brought into the Nets midseason as the focal point of the Kevin Durant trade, and the initial results were quite positive. Even he believes that he got traded at the perfect time as he was in his best game.

His teammate Cam Thomas at the age of 21 was making history. He averaged 47 points during a game. Despite this, he found himself out of the Nets’ starting lineup. Bridges, however, was filled with praise for his teammate. “Cam that’s my guy,” he said. “Cam tough as hell too.” He recalled how Cam makes “unorthodox” shots. However, he still made them all.

And with KD and Kyrie gone, Bridges believed it was time for him to take over. He said, “I definitely had a feeling, especially with KD and Kyrie going. And what I was doing before I got there I was like okay, like I think it’s probably my time to shine I was ready for it. And I just took it took to the next level.”

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As it turns out, he has delivered on the expectations placed on him.

How good is Mikal Bridges?

Mikal Bridges’ switch from the Phoenix Suns to the Brooklyn Nets changed the course of the game. Bridges, who was largely recognized for his defensive skills when playing for the Suns, shocked both fans and critics when he joined the Nets by unleashing his offensive repertoire. He demonstrated his defensive brilliance throughout his 56-game run with the Suns, intimidating opponents with his 7-foot wingspan.

He exploded offensively in the 27 games he played for the Nets last season, averaging an amazing 27.1 points per game, an astonishing advancement of nearly ten points over his stint in Phoenix. Bridges’ impressive increase in scoring revealed his versatility as a threat, making him a target for the Nets who were eager to take advantage of his ability to both shoot well and score off the dribble. The Brooklyn Nets’ outlook appears optimistic as Mikal Bridges continues to hone his abilities and embrace his role there.

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