Mikal's Broke then Fixed Then Broke Jump Shot

[spree8]

At this point we can only hope his defense improves back to previous levels and he actually attacks the basket again and draws free throws....

We can't get those draft picks back so....

Thibs needs to put Deuce in the starting lineup (Hart at 6th man) and take Mikal off the POA for that to happen. Dude shouldn’t be chasing pg’s around fighting thru crazy amounts of screens.

[thebuzzardman]

F*ck this goofball. Trade him in the offseason. Sunk cost of 5 picks.

[Adelheid]

F*ck this goofball. Trade him in the offseason. Sunk cost of 5 picks.

something that has not been emphasized enough in this board - leon got fleeced in this trade and its hard to turn the narrative around unless mikal has an epiphany, Luka didnt even got traded for that amount! Probably Durant too

[HopelessKnick]

Inconvenient truth:

Mikal has the yips guys. Let's face it. That's the only common denominator that explains all his struggles. He is suffering from the Yips and getting them under control is a longterm thing with small success rates. It really explains everything with him and why he simply can't step up. It's a mental thing.

When I first saw his "new form" during the summer I had a sinking feeling because I was immediately thinking "Yips" but talked myself out of it because we gave up so much. With the Yips you can't even be too mad at him because it kinda comes from caring too much and putting too much pressure on yourself. Your body simply freezes during your shot motion in a way you can't control.

[BrOnXKing1]

Inconvenient truth:

Mikal has the yips guys. Let's face it. That's the only common denominator that explains all his struggles. He is suffering from the Yips and getting them under control is a longterm thing with small success rates. It really explains everything with him and why he simply can't step up. It's a mental thing.

When I first saw his "new form" during the summer I had a sinking feeling because I was immediately thinking "Yips" but talked myself out of it because we gave up so much. With the Yips you can't even be too mad at him because it kinda comes from caring too much and putting too much pressure on yourself. Your body simply freezes during your shot motion in a way you can't control.

Anyway you put it regarding his offense yips, new team etc etc. On defense, he gets bullied by taller stronger players and cant keep up with faster players. He isnt the defensive player many of us thought he was

[Adelheid]

Mikal Bridges with RJ Barrett confidence levels

just curious how it would look like on the court

[MrDollarBills]

I got nothing

[spree2kawhi]

It isn’t sane how everybody keeps panicking.

[Jalen Bluntson]

At this point we can only hope his defense improves back to previous levels and he actually attacks the basket again and draws free throws....

We can't get those draft picks back so....

Thibs needs to put Deuce in the starting lineup (Hart at 6th man) and take Mikal off the POA for that to happen. Dude shouldn’t be chasing pg’s around fighting thru crazy amounts of screens.

I don't care who starts. Just use your players to their strengths. We don't do that at all. Brunson being allowed to go ISO and decide whatever he wants to do with the ball works great for him. Everyone else on the team has to stand around and guess when to cut. Where to cut to. Who to screen. Who to pick. There's no reason for anything they do out there most of the time. Let the game tell you what to do? NO STUPID!! Force the opponent to play your game. Make them work on defense! Make it difficult to spam threes on offense.

[TKKnicks1]

I'm not gonna judge the guy until Thibs gives him a fair chance. Theres not enough touches in the starting unit for him. Give him a shot as the 6th man and make him the focal point of the offense the 2nd unit.

[HarthorneWingo]

I'm not gonna judge the guy until Thibs gives him a fair chance. Theres not enough touches in the starting unit for him. Give him a shot as the 6th man and make him the focal point of the offense the 2nd unit.

Maybe that’s worth a try because he’s clearly not clicking with these starters. It is we start Mitch and Towns and send Hart to play with the second unit, then that could open up more touches for Mikal.

[ctorres]

so that shot release that Mikal has now is precisely why we won against Portland tonight

he hit that shot lightning fast

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[WaltFrazier]

Aside from the game winner Mikal was clutch on some midrange shots down the stretch. He showed a good ability to penetrate from the top of the key and get a shot or make a play. He needs to take over handling the ball at the end of games from Hart, and even when JB returns Mikal could handle and Brunson go off ball

[ScienceOfLosing]

Shot looks back and more importantly Mikal spoke out about the minutes being too high. Haters silent.

[stuporman]

Broke then fixed then broke then fixed then broke now fixed again or nah?