Mikal Bridges was traded to the Knicks this summer for one of the most expensive trade packages in NBA history, with the Knicks having to pay extra to make a trade with the Nets for only the sixth time in franchise history . Kendrick Perkins spoke on ESPN and backed Bridges to be for the Knicks what Jrue Holiday was for the Celtics last season. “He could be what Jrue Holiday is for the Boston Celtics, that’s how elite this young man is on both ends of the floor.
We saw it with the Phoenix Suns when Devin Booker and CP3 made their run to the NBA Finals. "Just remember, a couple of seasons ago, he averaged 26 points. I know he played only about 27 games, but we're at a point where I don't even look at him as a role-player, he’s a guy that’s an All-Star caliber player.
" "[Mikal Bridges] could be what Jrue Holiday is for the Boston Celtics." @KendrickPerkins pic.twitter.
com/PxeUuZO10S Bridges is coming off averaging 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.
6 assists as the No. 1 option on the Brooklyn Nets. Perkins citing the 27-point average Bridges enjoyed after being traded to the Nets in 2023 isn't really a fair barometer given the Nets barely won games in that spell and because Bridges felt out of place in a No.
1 option offensive role. Bridges could be considered the Nets No. 1 option last season as well, which explains why the team wasn't really competitive among the best in the Conference.
He's better suited to playing his role as a high-utility 3-and-D player who can be .