Mikal Bridges

[The-Power]

I think Miles is also the better or more dynamic shooter even with Mikal awesome returns so far this year.

Neither can create much and both are great in transition, little different defensive profiles but both good, Mikal likely very good.

How can you say Miles is the better shooter? Just makes zero sense.

I think they are just different. Miles' shot has a higher arc and I feel like he is better at adjusting his release and release point depending on the situation which means he can get a decent shot off in a variety of ways. Moreover, he has better handles and shot therefore be able to shoot off the dribble more and more successfully – at least for the time being. A weakly contested 3 where the shooter can get into his regular shooting motion, on the other hand? I'm taking Mikal for that every day of the week.

[blazeyo]

I think Miles is also the better or more dynamic shooter even with Mikal awesome returns so far this year.

Neither can create much and both are great in transition, little different defensive profiles but both good, Mikal likely very good.

How can you say Miles is the better shooter? Just makes zero sense.

I think they are just different. Miles' shot has a higher arc and I feel like he is better at adjusting his release and release point depending on the situation which means he can get a decent shot off in a variety of ways. Moreover, he has better handles and shot therefore be able to shoot off the dribble more and more successfully – at least for the time being. A weakly contested 3 where the shooter can get into his regular shooting motion, on the other hand? I'm taking Mikal for that every day of the week.

The fact that he can shoot in variety of ways doesn't change the fact that he is a worse shooter in terms of efficiency. Ability to adjust the release point is not a plus in my book, he has inconsistent mechanics without a decent follow through, and that will lead to inconsistent shooting nights.

Mikal Bridges shooting motion is the same every time and he shoots it from spots and ways that project well as far as NBA shooting goes. Mikal is better at coming off screens thanks to his consistent mechanics, he sets his legs better, he elevates higher and has higher realse point. He is also a much better catch and shoot player. Miles on the other hand seems like he can only knock it down at decent effiency from the corners. I just don't see in what world he is a better shooter... He isn't Trae Young, his off the dribble shooting means nothing if he can't knock them down at a high level.

A player like Miles with that kind of athleticism and build should shoot better than 44% in College.

[doordoor123]

How can you say Miles is the better shooter? Just makes zero sense.

I think they are just different. Miles' shot has a higher arc and I feel like he is better at adjusting his release and release point depending on the situation which means he can get a decent shot off in a variety of ways. Moreover, he has better handles and shot therefore be able to shoot off the dribble more and more successfully – at least for the time being. A weakly contested 3 where the shooter can get into his regular shooting motion, on the other hand? I'm taking Mikal for that every day of the week.

The fact that he can shoot in variety of ways doesn't change the fact that he is a worse shooter in terms of efficiency. Ability to adjust the release point is not a plus in my book, he has inconsistent mechanics without a decent follow through, and that will lead to inconsistent shooting nights.

Mikal Bridges shooting motion is the same every time and he shoots it from spots and ways that project well as far as NBA shooting goes. Mikal is better at coming off screens thanks to his consistent mechanics, he sets his legs better, he elevates higher and has higher realse point. He is also a much better catch and shoot player. Miles on the other hand seems like he can only knock it down at decent effiency from the corners. I just don't see in what world he is a better shooter... He isn't Trae Young, his off the dribble shooting means nothing if he can't knock them down at a high level.

A player like Miles with that kind of athleticism and build should shoot better than 44% in College.

When Mikal shoots it looks like it’s going in every time. It’s very Kawhi-like — mechanical. And yes, his shooting is more advanced. However, in terms of skills he’s more of a complementary peice than someone to build around. Miles has the potential to be a featured player. It’s present skill versus upside. Mikal might be a very good player, he’s not going to be a dominant one. Miles has the potential, with his potential skill set, to be very hard to stop.
Mikal is the safe pick, where you know you’re getting rewarded pretty well, Miles is the dangerous pick that can lead to high reward, but it isn’t for certain. If you miss on him you might regret it.

[The-Power]

Here are some of the ‘eye-catching‘ plays (for defensive enthusiasts like myself) he made vs. Gonzaga. Focus is on defense given that offensive highlights are easy to come by. Enjoy!

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Oh, and because this sequence was so amazing I'll leave it again on this page.

Watch on YouTube

[cksdayoff]

Is he a better prospect than Miles?

miles bridges will never be the defensive prospect mikal bridges is. mikal bridges has huge potential as a spot up shooter as well. i see mikal bridges as a plus player who is a starter in the nba, a 3 and D guy like a Covington but a better shooter

[Alatan]

Guys like Mikal Bridges are very valuable in the NBA. Elite roleplayer 3nD type. Top 10 pick for sure.

[Wizop]

I like him a lot but I don't expect him to go ahead of the bigs and maybe not the top point guards either. yes I've read the Bleecher articles saying wings are the safest picks. I may be biased though as I hope one if the bridges fall to my Pacers in the 20s. wishful thinking???

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[The-Power]

I may be biased though as I hope one if the bridges fall to my Pacers in the 20s. wishful thinking???

I would think so. I don't see him even falling out of the top 10 if he continues to play even close to his current level let alone falling all the way to the 20's. I see zero chance for that.

[Wizop]

I may be biased though as I hope one if the bridges fall to my Pacers in the 20s. wishful thinking???

I would think so. I don't see him even falling out of the top 10 if he continues to play even close to his current level let alone falling all the way to the 20's. I see zero chance for that.

if I can't get either Bridges, I'd be happy with a trade down for Brunson.

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[doordoor123]

Guys like Mikal Bridges are very valuable in the NBA. Elite roleplayer 3nD type. Top 10 pick for sure.

That’s the key word: Valuable. It doesn’t mean he’s going to be an amazing player, but he’s extremely valuable for what he does.

[yoyoboy]

I really, really want the Cavs to take him. He's what I wish Jae Crowder was for us. A hard worker whose lateral quickness, bothersome length, and energy are actually matched by his amazing understanding of how defense should be played (credit to The-Power for posting those defensive sequences; really amazing stuff by Bridges). And his three has improved drastically every season, plus his penetrating ability has gotten much better. Infeel like the Nets are going to fall somewhere between 7-10 at this point, top 5 like a lot of people originally thought.

I don't see any way the top 3 isn't Bagley, Ayton, and Doncic in some order - and to be honest, I'm not a big fan of Bagley or Donic while Ayton is my favorite prospect as far as talent yet drives me nuts with his poor effort and awareness. So I don't care too much about missing out on those three.

So aside from those guys my big board for who I want is:

1. Mo Bamba
2. Jaren Jackson Jr
3. Mikal Bridges
4. Michael Porter Jr
5. Kevin Knox
6. Robert Williams

I'd be significantly less ecstatic over the latter two though. And I really don't want Sexton, McCoy, or Bridges.

[Catchall]

I thought he was going to be Khris Middleton, but he now appears to be much more explosive than that, with real potential to attack the rim and play in the open floor.

[Mulhollanddrive]

Every team needs an elite perimeter defender to win a championship.

Teams know that and end up going for Winslow, Johnson, Jackson types who can't shoot.

Then you have Bridges who has both so I find it hard for him to not go top 10.

[Rastas]

Somewhere in the 7 to 12 range at the moment.
Will be a decent 2 way NBA player.

[Nazrmohamed]

I think they are just different. Miles' shot has a higher arc and I feel like he is better at adjusting his release and release point depending on the situation which means he can get a decent shot off in a variety of ways. Moreover, he has better handles and shot therefore be able to shoot off the dribble more and more successfully – at least for the time being. A weakly contested 3 where the shooter can get into his regular shooting motion, on the other hand? I'm taking Mikal for that every day of the week.

The fact that he can shoot in variety of ways doesn't change the fact that he is a worse shooter in terms of efficiency. Ability to adjust the release point is not a plus in my book, he has inconsistent mechanics without a decent follow through, and that will lead to inconsistent shooting nights.

Mikal Bridges shooting motion is the same every time and he shoots it from spots and ways that project well as far as NBA shooting goes. Mikal is better at coming off screens thanks to his consistent mechanics, he sets his legs better, he elevates higher and has higher realse point. He is also a much better catch and shoot player. Miles on the other hand seems like he can only knock it down at decent effiency from the corners. I just don't see in what world he is a better shooter... He isn't Trae Young, his off the dribble shooting means nothing if he can't knock them down at a high level.

A player like Miles with that kind of athleticism and build should shoot better than 44% in College.

When Mikal shoots it looks like it’s going in every time. It’s very Kawhi-like — mechanical. And yes, his shooting is more advanced. However, in terms of skills he’s more of a complementary peice than someone to build around. Miles has the potential to be a featured player. It’s present skill versus upside. Mikal might be a very good player, he’s not going to be a dominant one. Miles has the potential, with his potential skill set, to be very hard to stop.
Mikal is the safe pick, where you know you’re getting rewarded pretty well, Miles is the dangerous pick that can lead to high reward, but it isn’t for certain. If you miss on him you might regret it.

I think you got it just right. Miles to me looks like a pure scorer, while Mikal looks like a shooter. These days the definitions are blurred because so many shooters are now being featured but at the end of the day whether you wanna call it I so or not, I see Miles game having the potential to be featured, even if he settles in at a lower team option. Mikado seems like a high level complimentary shooter.

I also think we're making a bigger deal than needs to be made of this. Id love to have either player.

[The-Power]

Bounced back with two good games after having to rough games offensively before. With each consistent showing he solidifies himself as a high lottery pick in my eyes.

[Mulhollanddrive]

There are a few mature cycle teams that are currently picking top 10 - Memphis, Dallas, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Charlotte, I think one of them will take him.

[The-Power]

There are a few mature cycle teams that are currently picking top 10 - Memphis, Dallas, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Charlotte, I think one of them will take him.

Mikal in Philly would be nasty.

Imagine a line-up of: Redick – Covington – Bridges – Simmons – Embiid

A lot of offensive creation on Simmons' shoulders but that's probably how he wants it anyways, not to mention Embiid's usage in isolation and the chance to easily plug in another creater in those line-ups (McConnell, Saric). Other than that this line-up has good shooting and exceptional defense. Would for sure be a blast to watch.

[Chi town]

How does Mikal compare to Otto Porter?

Can he defend 1-4? How does his D compare to OG from last draft?

[The-Power]

How does Mikal compare to Otto Porter?

Can he defend 1-4? How does his D compare to OG from last draft?

Not quite the on-ball skills compared to Porter but comes in as a superior defensive prospect and a more certain 3&D prospect. Still, what Porter is doing now with the Wizards – his role and production – is ultimately roughly what I expect him to do for the team that drafts him. And since Porter has been great and really underrated, I like this outlook.

Compared to OG he's a more advanced defensive prospect. He doesn't have the raw physicality OG has but is clearly ahead in terms of timing his rotations, timing his reaches and contests and reading opposing offenses. Just watch him on defense closely and you'll see that his defensive IQ is off the charts, I'm not sure there's been a more advanced perimeter defender with comparable tools and effort in college over the past few years.

He can defend 1-3 and small-ball/perimeter-oriented 4's. Regular/traditional 4's could be an issue, at least some. I'm willing to bet that he'll do as good a job as you can hope for against everyone on switches but regularly guarding much bigger players shouldn't be the plan. But with him you can definitely play extreme switching defense if you want to, both his individual and help defense in those situations are superb.