Mikal Bridges plays for the New York Knicks as a starting small forward. Due to his lockdown defense, many NBA fans have nicknamed him “The Warden”. Bridges was drafted 10th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 NBA Draft, who traded him to the Phoenix Suns on the same day. Before the NBA, Mikal Bridges had an illustrious college career at the Villanova Wildcats, where he became a two-way dynamo in a three-year stint. Alongside his Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges led the Villanova Wildcats to two NCAA championships (2016, 2018).
In the NBA, Mikal Bridges has emerged as a lethal perimeter defender. In the 2021-22 NBA season, Bridges was a runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year. In February 2023, Mikal Bridges was sent to the Brooklyn Nets in what was termed a blockbuster ‘Kevin Durant trade’. After just one and half seasons, Bridges was part of yet another mega-trade as he was traded again in the 2024 off-season, this time to the New York Knicks, where he joined forces with his college teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. After averaging 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1 steal per game last season, Bridges is now seen as the key part of the Knicks rotation where he is again expected to play every game.
What is Mikal Bridges's jersey number?
Mikal Bridges' jersey numbers in college, and the NBA are as follows:
Mikal Bridges's Jersey Number in the NBA
Mikal Bridges began his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns in 2018, wearing No. 25 for his first four and a half seasons. When he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2023, he switched to No. 1, as the Nets had retired No. 25 to honor Bill Melchionni, a Philadelphia native and former Villanova star, much like Bridges himself.
Starting in the 2024-25 season with the New York Knicks, Mikal Bridges is back to wearing No. 25, a number previously worn by notable Knicks players such as Bill Cartwright, Doc Rivers, Derrick Rose, and Reggie Bullock.
Mikal Bridges's Jersey Number in College
During his three-year college career at Villanova University, Mikal Bridges wore No. 25.
Mikal Bridges's Jersey Number for team USA in FIBA competitions
Mikal Bridges wore jersey number 5 for Team USA during the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
FAQs
A. Born on August 30, 1996, Mikal Bridges is 28 years old as of 2024.
A. Mikal Bridges played for Villanova University. He played 3 seasons with the Villanova Wildcats and won 2 NCAA titles in 2016 and 2018.
A. Mikal Bridges' salary is $23.30 million for the 2024/25 season.
A. Mikal Bridges height is 6 feet 6 inches.
A. Mikal Bridges wingspan is 7 feet 1 inches wide.
