Mikal Bridges’ NBA Finals heartbreak comes with important Knicks lesson
Mikal Bridges reflects on his experience in the 2021 NBA Finals, where he initially felt confident after leading the Phoenix Suns to a 2-0 series lead. However, the Suns ultimately lost four straight games to the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving Bridges with a sense of disbelief. As the New York Knicks aim for their first title in over five decades, Bridges' journey serves as a lesson in humility and resilience.
- ▪Mikal Bridges was a key player for the Phoenix Suns during the 2021 NBA Finals.
- ▪The Suns lost the series to the Milwaukee Bucks after leading 2-0.
- ▪Bridges averaged over four shots per game in the final four games of the series.
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NBA New York Knicks Mikal Bridges’ NBA Finals heartbreak comes with important Knicks lesson By Howie Kussoy Published June 1, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — The final frontier awaits. What the Knicks have dreamt of since childhood, what they’ve chased as men. On a team that won the Eastern Conference for the first time in 27 years and is seeking its first title in 53 years, OG Anunoby is the only player with a ring, but he has never played a minute in the NBA Finals. Jordan Clarkson made the trip with the 2018 Cavaliers, but barely saw the floor in Cleveland’s four-game sweep against Golden State. Only Mikal Bridges has seen significant action on this stage, starting for the Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals.
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