The case for Mikal Bridges

[klassi]

Its funny that people see Mikal as low ceiling guy. With his physical profile he could be the highest potential guy this year. Everyone are betting Ayton can improve his skills, mentality, iq, but Mikal cant improve his handle and passing on the move? Bridges has huge two way potential, dont sleep on him.

I'm not sure if I could see him improve his passing, but I think he could improve his dribbling. I still think his peak would be a better version of Middleton if he develops his post game

he is already coming in as a top defender with length (7'2) and better shooting than Kawhi or Paul George.

I think PG is closer to Middleton than to Kawhi, but I can see how people connect Bridges to Kawhi. I personally don't think he's near strong enough to be that type of player and I don't know how long it would take him to be comfortable in that kind of role which is why I think the Middleton comp is better. I think Bridges will be able to expose mismatches, but think he'll get bodied by larger wings

[Nemesis21]

I'm not sure if I could see him improve his passing, but I think he could improve his dribbling. I still think his peak would be a better version of Middleton if he develops his post game

he is already coming in as a top defender with length (7'2) and better shooting than Kawhi or Paul George.

I think PG is closer to Middleton than to Kawhi, but I can see how people connect Bridges to Kawhi. I personally don't think he's near strong enough to be that type of player and I don't know how long it would take him to be comfortable in that kind of role which is why I think the Middleton comp is better. I think Bridges will be able to expose mismatches, but think he'll get bodied by larger wings

What larger wings? Outside of Lebron and Melo, there aren't many wings 240+ lbs. George is 220, Kawhi 230. Mikal is at 215, I'm pretty sure he'll add 15 lbs over his first two years in the NBA.

[The Real Dalic]

I'm agreeing with Skins on the prospects a lot this year. I would love to have either one of Bridges or Young, though I prefer Young.

[zaymon]

I'm agreeing with Skins on the prospects a lot this year. I would love to have either one of Bridges or Young, though I prefer Young.

I am in the same boat. Would add Carter if those two is not available

[klassi]

he is already coming in as a top defender with length (7'2) and better shooting than Kawhi or Paul George.

I think PG is closer to Middleton than to Kawhi, but I can see how people connect Bridges to Kawhi. I personally don't think he's near strong enough to be that type of player and I don't know how long it would take him to be comfortable in that kind of role which is why I think the Middleton comp is better. I think Bridges will be able to expose mismatches, but think he'll get bodied by larger wings

What larger wings? Outside of Lebron and Melo, there aren't many wings 240+ lbs. George is 220, Kawhi 230. Mikal is at 215, I'm pretty sure he'll add 15 lbs over his first two years in the NBA.

If we take these playoffs for example, the Bucks want Middleton to be able to guard Jayson Tatum as well as Marcus Morris, but he's struggling right now. I think Bridges would struggle quite a bit as well.

I also believe that players like Kawhi and Durant are stronger than their weight suggests.

[tiderulz]

I think PG is closer to Middleton than to Kawhi, but I can see how people connect Bridges to Kawhi. I personally don't think he's near strong enough to be that type of player and I don't know how long it would take him to be comfortable in that kind of role which is why I think the Middleton comp is better. I think Bridges will be able to expose mismatches, but think he'll get bodied by larger wings

What larger wings? Outside of Lebron and Melo, there aren't many wings 240+ lbs. George is 220, Kawhi 230. Mikal is at 215, I'm pretty sure he'll add 15 lbs over his first two years in the NBA.

If we take these playoffs for example, the Bucks want Middleton to be able to guard Jayson Tatum as well as Marcus Morris, but he's struggling right now. I think Bridges would struggle quite a bit as well.

I also believe that players like Kawhi and Durant are stronger than their weight suggests.

but you get stronger, especially working with nba trainers. Durant couldnt even do 1 rep of 185 when he came into the league.

[klassi]

What larger wings? Outside of Lebron and Melo, there aren't many wings 240+ lbs. George is 220, Kawhi 230. Mikal is at 215, I'm pretty sure he'll add 15 lbs over his first two years in the NBA.

If we take these playoffs for example, the Bucks want Middleton to be able to guard Jayson Tatum as well as Marcus Morris, but he's struggling right now. I think Bridges would struggle quite a bit as well.

I also believe that players like Kawhi and Durant are stronger than their weight suggests.

but you get stronger, especially working with nba trainers. Durant couldnt even do 1 rep of 185 when he came into the league.

True, but KD was 2 years younger Bridges when he came into the league. I may be looking at this wrong, but I'd rather put that 2 years of strength and skill development to a younger player could have a higher ceiling. There's still a chance Bridges ends up being a slightly better version of Wesley Johnson

[Dantares]

a star player that can score at will and create easy opportunities for everyone else is much more of a need than a 3 and d guy.

who says Mikal couldnt grow into that?

I'm no scout so I can only go by what the scouts are saying about this draft class. Mikal has a high floor and lower ceiling. the other prospects in his range seemed to have more of an impact on the offensive end in terms of shot creation. Also they are all only 19 years old, so basically 2 and a half years younger than Mikal yet far more advanced in making plays off the dribble.

[Patrick1978]

I'm agreeing with Skins on the prospects a lot this year. I would love to have either one of Bridges or Young, though I prefer Young.

I am in the same boat. Would add Carter if those two is not available

Wendell carter?

[zaymon]

I'm agreeing with Skins on the prospects a lot this year. I would love to have either one of Bridges or Young, though I prefer Young.

I am in the same boat. Would add Carter if those two is not available

Wendell carter?

He is the smartest kid of them all, shoots, passes, very good measurements. If he shows ability to defend perimeter a bit he should be worth a lot in the nba. How many players like this we have in the nba? most of best teams lean into highly skilled smart big man.

[Patrick1978]

I am in the same boat. Would add Carter if those two is not available

Wendell carter?

He is the smartest kid of them all, shoots, passes, very good measurements. If he shows ability to defend perimeter a bit he should be worth a lot in the nba. How many players like this we have in the nba? most of best teams lean into highly skilled smart big man.

Very interesting player
He is underrated

[PennytoShaq]

My darkhorse if we pass on Young or Bridges is SGA. Something about this guy tells me he could be a special player. It's a toss up because he is pretty raw, but he has shown some elite speed and scoring ability.

[Skin]

GET HYPED BABY!!!

[Nemesis21]

GET HYPED BABY!!!

Thought you want Young ahead of him? Now that we know our spot, I want Mikal, Young or MPj.

[nymets1]

We'll see if Mikal is available at 6 if he's the pick.

[OrlandoDream]

We'll see if Mikal is available at 6 if he's the pick.

I like Mikal but I dont see him as a top 5-6 pick. He will be an elite starter and a good 3D wing but I just dont see a star or a scorer. I think he would excel in a team like Philly. For us, we need a scorer, a shooter and a facilitator. Enter Trae Young.

[fendilim]

We'll see if Mikal is available at 6 if he's the pick.

I like Mikal but I dont see him as a top 5-6 pick. He will be an elite starter and a good 3D wing but I just dont see a star or a scorer. I think he would excel in a team like Philly. For us, we need a scorer, a shooter and a facilitator. Enter Trae Young.

Yeah, mikal will be a good role player at best, imo.