Mikal Bridges Traded to Brooklyn Nets

Bridges Averages 26.1 Points Per Game in First Season with Nets

Former Phoenix Sun Has Usage Rate of 29.5% in 2023 Season

After being traded from the Phoenix Suns in February 2023, Mikal Bridges has quickly become a key player for the Brooklyn Nets. In his first season with the team, Bridges has averaged 26.1 points per game and has a usage rate of 29.5%. He has also been a key contributor on the defensive end, averaging 1.7 steals per game.

Bridges was acquired by the Nets in a trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns. The trade was met with mixed reactions, but Bridges has quickly proven his worth to the Nets. He has already been named the team's Most Improved Player and is a leading candidate for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award.

The Nets are currently in the midst of a playoff push, and Bridges is expected to play a major role in their success. He is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend. He is also a good teammate and is well-respected by his coaches and teammates.