Knicks' Mikal Bridges 1st Suns player from '21 team back in NBA Finals
Mikal Bridges has made history by becoming the first player from the Phoenix Suns' 2020-21 NBA Finals team to return to the finals, now with the New York Knicks. He played a crucial role in helping the Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. Bridges expressed gratitude for the opportunity and support from his new organization.
- ▪Mikal Bridges averaged 18.5 points on 57.4% shooting in the Eastern Conference finals.
- ▪He was a key player for the Suns during their 2021 finals run, where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks.
- ▪Bridges was traded to the Knicks in 2024 after being part of the Kevin Durant deal.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 21:54:17 +0000 |
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