Mikal Bridges' Phoenix Journey | Phoenix Suns News

Mikal Bridges’ draft night smile was a lie—he was furious to be picked by Phoenix after being traded from his hometown 76ers. Struggling early in his Suns tenure, especially with his jumper, he found his footing only after the Chris Paul trade reshaped the team—and ultimately led them to the NBA Finals. A durable, every-game warrior who became a fan favorite, Bridges was later dealt to Brooklyn for Kevin Durant. Though he’s gone, Suns fans still cherish his legacy and hope he returns. His journey proves how perceptions can be wrong: a reluctant rookie turned franchise cornerstone, paving the way for Phoenix’s current rebuild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb6beee201560722