After a remarkable end to last season in Brooklyn, Mikal Bridges was expected this year to totally explode and become an All-Star. After more than two months of competition, the former Suns missed his turn. He only averages 20.9 points, compared to 26.9 last season, in the Nets jersey.
In addition, he and his teammates have been struggling for several days, with four defeats in a row. The winger averages only 18 points at 40% shooting success over the last three matches, since his truncated meeting against the Bucks must be put aside.
With 13 points and 4 lost balls in the loss against the Pelicans, Mikal Bridges disappointed again.
“We have to keep our heads high. When times are tough, you can't give up. When we are dominated, we should react even harder and we lack that”he announces for the New York Post before discussing his case. “I have to do better as a leader and a player, speak more and do my best to lead this team. I feel like I didn't do a good job. »
In the last eleven matches, where Brooklyn has only won two games (and only against the weak Pistons…), Mikal Bridges has only exceeded 20 points three times. “Like I said, I need to be better vocally and be more physical, on both ends of the court”he insists.
While speaking to his group, Jacque Vaughn also speaks to his leader. The technician expects more and hopes for a start and effort.
“It’s really like a boxing match. When we are hit, how do we respond? “, asks the Nets coach. “If we are really desperate, we will throw ourselves on the ground, we will end up with cuts and bruises. We'll be sore when we get home. We're not there yet, it's as simple as that. »
| Mikal Bridges | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | PHX | 82 | 30 | 43.0 | 33.5 | 80.5 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.3 |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 73 | 28 | 51.0 | 36.1 | 84.4 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 9.1 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 72 | 33 | 54.3 | 42.5 | 84.0 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 13.5 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 82 | 35 | 53.4 | 36.9 | 83.4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 14.2 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 83 | 36 | 46.8 | 38.2 | 89.5 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 20.1 |
| 2022-23 * | PHX | 56 | 36 | 46.3 | 38.7 | 89.7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 17.2 |
| 2022-23 * | BRK | 27 | 34 | 47.5 | 37.6 | 89.4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 26.2 |
| 2023-24 | BRK | 33 | 34 | 45.7 | 35.9 | 82.9 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 21.1 |
| Total | 425 | 32 | 49.1 | 37.4 | 85.3 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 13.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
