WINGSPAN: 6' 9.5"
WEIGHT: 220 lbs
AGE: 20.16
POSITION: Forward
COLLEGE: Michigan State
Dean on Draft
Miles fits the 3 + D archetype perfectly, as his strength, athleticism, passing, rebounding, and shooting suggest that he will be a versatile role player in the NBA. His dimensions are too limited for him to be a perfect 4, but he nevertheless may have the strength and hops to succeed in that role defensively.
As a bonus, his burst and shake give him creation upside and all-star potential. Versatile role playing wings are valuable enough on their own, and when they come with a nice upside tail it is correct to draft them early and ask questions later.
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Offense
Bridges may not be the most talented offensive
prospect on the board, but he is a jack-of-all-trades
who will fit in with almost any team in the lottery.
He is an effective cutter and a smart screener, both
underrated skills, and he has clean shooting
mechanics, which may allow him to stretch his game
after an adjustment period. He shines in transition,
both leading the break, where he has surprising
speed pushing the ball, and filling the lanes as a
rim-runner or a catch-and-shoot threat. He’ll need
to look to improve his playmaking ability, especially
once he’s no longer the focal point of the offense.
Defense
The strongest part of Bridges’ game is his versatility
on defense. He has displayed the capability to guard
and out-rebound larger players, making him an ideal
small ball big, yet still has the quickness to defend
wings on the perimeter. He also defends
intelligently without fouling. His conditioning is a
concern on the defensive side, where his effort
wanes on rotations when he has played for an
extended stretch. He will also need to improve his
pick-and-roll defense, where he often gives guards
too much space on his hedges.
