There's something the New York Knicks love about those Villanova products in the NBA.
The Knicks have reportedly reached an agreement with the Brooklyn Nets to bring Mikal Bridges, a former teammate of Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo during their time at Villanova, to Madison Square Garden in a blockbuster deal.
In this first trade between the two teams since 1983, the Knicks will send veteran forward Bogdan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick via the Milwaukee Bucks, one swap of unprotected picks and one second-round pick in exchange for Bridges, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jalen Brunson #11 and Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks talk with Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets after the game on March 23, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Knicks saw exactly what their former college teammates could do together on the NBA court last season, as Brunson, DiVincenzo and Hart all had stellar seasons during the team's playoff run.
Now, Bridges is reunited with teammates with whom he won multiple NCAA national titles during his college days.
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Bridges' reaction was probably that of all Knicks fans, as he posted on social media.
“This is crazy lol,” Bridges simply posted on X.
Bridges, the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft who was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Phoenix Suns on draft night, has become a star with the Nets since being traded before the season deadline. 2022-23.
He jumped from 17.2 points per game to 26.1 in 27 games that season as a Net, and last year's production was solid as well.
Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats grabs a rebound in front of teammates Donte DiVincenzo #10 and Jalen Brunson #1 against the Providence Friars at the Wells Fargo Center on January 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Bridges averaged 19.6 points per game with 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 43.6 percent from the field in 82 regular-season games.
The Philadelphia native, who was named to the 2021-22 All-Defensive team, will slot right into the starting lineup alongside his Villanova brothers, including All-Star Brunson, who exploded into an All-NBA nod after averaging a 28.7, the highest of his career. points for contest.
The news of Bridges' addition comes as OG Anunoby, the wing traded by the Knicks last season, reportedly opted out of his contract and decided to test free agency.
The 6-foot-6 Bridges has the ability to guard almost any player on the court, and head coach Tom Thibodeau loves players with that extra effort, which he gives them every night.
New York is clearly a win-now team after going 50-32 last season to earn second place in the Eastern Conference. But they have lost in the conference semifinals in back-to-back seasons, so adding another playmaker who can thrive on both ends of the floor was paramount for his team this offseason.
Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after making a shot in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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That box is checked with the addition of Bridges, who should have no problem acclimating to his new team.
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