The newly-traded wing lauded the Nets organization in some of his first public comments since leaving Brooklyn.
“Y’all should appreciate Brooklyn because it made me better,” he said to a legion of Knicks fans watching who would boo every mention of the Nets.Bridges was speaking in Central Park at the Roommates Show Block Party, a live edition of Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's hit podcast. Starting this upcoming season, he will trade the black-and-white of the Nets for the Knicks’ blue-and-orange, and play in Midtown at Madison Square Garden rather than in the outer borough of Brooklyn.
Bridges played a little under a season and a half for the Nets. He joined the team from the Phoenix Suns in the trade that sent Kevin Durant out west. The Nets also received Cameron Johnson, who might command aOne of those picks — No. 21 in 2023 — eventually became Noah Clowney, who is undoubtedly a part of the Nets’ near future. Brooklyn will receive another first rounder from the Suns in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, in which the Nets are currently projected to have a bevy of first-round picks.
Last year, Bridges averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, although there were some questions about whether he could handle being a true go-to option on a team. With the Knicks, that will be less of a concern, as the two-way wing will slot in behind Jalen Brunson and most likely Julius Randle and OG Anunoby.
“I got the itch right now,” Bridges said about making his Knicks debut. “I’m active. It’s been too long.” Bridges hasn’t played since April 14, when he scored eight points against the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite reportedly being considered for the roster, he was not a part ofThe 28-year-old will play in the Knicks' season opener, slated for Oct. 22 against the Boston Celtics; however, Bridges will face his former team for the first time on Nov. 15 at the Garden in angame. That's followed by a rematch two days later, also at home for the Knicks, albeit as part of the regular season.
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