Height
6'6"
Weight
209 lbs
Age
29
College
Villanova
Experience
7 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 627 | 14.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 48.5% | 37.2% | 84.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 73 | 14.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs TOR | W 112-95 | 33 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5-10 | 2-6 | +13 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$174.9M
Guaranteed
$58.4M
AAV
$24.9M/yr
Performance Analysis
Mikal Bridges earns a B+ Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the New York Knicks. This season, Mikal is putting up 14.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game across 627 games. Mikal's strongest area is FG% at 48.5, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 4.1 (small forward median: 5.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Mikal ranks 12th. Mikal is a reliable contributor who the New York Knicks can count on game to game.
Current Sentiment
The narrative around Mikal Bridges has soured considerably since his trade to New York, with media and fans expressing mounting frustration over his inability to justify the massive expectations that came with his arrival. Despite his record-breaking defensive activity and individual statistical contributions, the persistent team struggles have created a harsh spotlight on Bridges' impact relative to his substantial contract and the assets the Knicks surrendered to acquire him. The disconnect between his A- level production and the team's disappointing results has become a lightning rod for criticism, with coverage focusing more on what he hasn't delivered rather than his legitimate defensive excellence and steady offensive contributions. Fan sentiment has particularly turned negative as the Knicks' playoff hopes have wavered, creating an unfair but understandable association between Bridges' presence and the team's underperformance. The perception problem stems largely from timing and context — his solid starter to above-average production looks insufficient when measured against franchise-altering expectations and a contract that demands star-level impact. A sustained hot streak or meaningful team turnaround could quickly flip this narrative, but right now the gap between his actual value and public perception represents one of the more glaring mismatches in the league. The D+ sentiment grade reflects a fanbase and media corps that expected a difference-maker and instead see a player whose contributions, while valuable, haven't translated to the wins that matter most.
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