Bridges Calls Thibs Out For High MPG

JujitsuFlip · Post #1 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:29 pm

https://nypost.com/2025/03/12/sports/why-mikal-bridges-asked-tom-thibodeau-to-play-knicks-starters-less/

JujitsuFlip · Post #2 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:35 pm

There has been a lot of discourse on the GB for Thibs running guys into the ground, which is his reputation.

Lots of Knicks fans deny it is even true, well Bridges now speaking out publicly about it.

For reference...

Hart and Bridges lead the NBA at 37.8 MPG. OG is 6th in the NBA at 36.6 MPG. Brunson in the top 20 at 35.4 MPG before his injury. KAT clocking in at 35.1 MPG.

druggas · Post #3 » by **druggas** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:37 pm

OMG, how dare they have to play 36 out of 48 minutes!
Wilt says, today's players are soft.

Hangtime84 · Post #4 » by **Hangtime84** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:41 pm

Exactly I hate thibs for this

Up-And-Coming · Post #5 » by **Up-And-Coming** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:42 pm

Ya I praised Thibs for helping turn around the Knick culture his first couple seasons but I just can't expect this core to sustain optimal production in the playoffs after carrying such a heavy load in the regular season. I worry especially for an undersized guard like Brunson having his prime cut short because of consecutive seasons of "overuse".

zeebneeb · Post #6 » by **zeebneeb** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:03 pm

Unbelievable with this guy. He acts like he leads the league in minutes, or his teammate does.

Pathetic.

reload141 · Post #7 » by **reload141** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:06 pm

Here comes the implosion

JujitsuFlip · Post #8 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:07 pm

reload141 wrote:Here comes the implosion

It's needed, Thibs has did this his entire career.

Wingy · Post #9 » by **Wingy** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:10 pm

Knicks bench isn’t exactly loaded. I’m sure he could chop some minutes during blowouts either direction, but for the most part, this seems like what they likely need to do to win at a high clip.

SkyBill40 · Post #10 » by **SkyBill40** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:15 pm

zeebneeb wrote:Unbelievable with this guy. He acts like he leads the league in minutes, or his teammate does.

Pathetic.

Missing the green font? Can't tell if serious or sarcasm...

Seeing as he does lead the league in minutes played this season, and has played in every game, I don't think his request is entirely unjustified or unreasonable. Three of the five starters on the Knicks are top 10 in minutes played.

The KnicksFix · Post #11 » by **The KnicksFix** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:19 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:There has been a lot of discourse on the GB for Thibs running guys into the ground, which is his reputation.

Lots of Knicks fans deny it is even true, well Bridges now speaking out publicly about it.

For reference...

Hart and Bridges lead the NBA at 37.8 MPG. OG is 6th in the NBA at 36.6 MPG. Brunson in the top 20 at 35.4 MPG before his injury. KAT clocking in at 35.1 MPG.

I can assure u homey, the entire Knicks fan base deplores thibs for playing them so many minutes, there are maybe 2 guys that support thibs, the rest of us don’t

zeebneeb · Post #12 » by **zeebneeb** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:23 pm

SkyBill40 wrote:
zeebneeb wrote:Unbelievable with this guy. He acts like he leads the league in minutes, or his teammate does.

Pathetic.

Missing the green font? Can't tell if serious or sarcasm...

Seeing as he does lead the league in minutes played this season, and has played in every game, I don't think his request is entirely unjustified or unreasonable. Three of the five starters on the Knicks are top 10 in minutes played.

Thats the joke. He is tied with his teammate for minutes played...

SkyBill40 · Post #13 » by **SkyBill40** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:26 pm

zeebneeb wrote:
SkyBill40 wrote:
zeebneeb wrote:Unbelievable with this guy. He acts like he leads the league in minutes, or his teammate does.

Pathetic.

Missing the green font? Can't tell if serious or sarcasm...

Seeing as he does lead the league in minutes played this season, and has played in every game, I don't think his request is entirely unjustified or unreasonable. Three of the five starters on the Knicks are top 10 in minutes played.
Thats the joke. He is tied with his teammate for minutes played...

Except... Bridges has more. So nah.

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/nba-leaders-in-total-minutes-played

Handlez · Post #14 » by **Handlez** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:31 pm

They don't make em like they used to.

Go look at Stockton and Malone's minutes while playing 82 virtually every year lol.

LAvision · Post #15 » by **LAvision** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:31 pm

Thibs is a moron. Didnt learn anything from Rose and the bulls.

Indomitable · Post #16 » by **Indomitable** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:32 pm

druggas wrote:OMG, how dare they have to play 36 out of 48 minutes!
Wilt says, today's players are soft.

Wilt is dead

Handlez · Post #17 » by **Handlez** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:32 pm

Jordan as a 39/40 year old played all 82 averaging 37 minutes a game lol.

Handlez · Post #18 » by **Handlez** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:35 pm

Ewing, a big lumbering center, averaged 36+ minutes 9 times while virtually playing every game.

Handlez · Post #19 » by **Handlez** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:38 pm

Olajuwon, during his back to back titles, averaged 40 minutes a game and 42.5 during the playoffs lol.

Olajuwon AVERAGED 36 MINUTES A GAME OVER AN 18 YEAR CAREER.

azcatz11 · Post #20 » by **azcatz11** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:38 pm

Handlez wrote:Ewing, a big lumbering center, averaged 36+ minutes 9 times while virtually playing every game.

Players don’t really practice anymore either. Playing 35 mpg 2-3x per week shouldn’t be a big deal.

This generation is ridiculous