The Knicks also want to highlight OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges
Mike Brown launched a few days ago Jalen Brunson’s MVP campaignthinking we haven’t talked enough about its leader. The Knicks point guard returned the favor, but not in the direction of his coach, but to highlight two teammates: And the Anunobi etc Mikal Bridges.
“They deserve everything. Narratives carry a lot of weight in this world, so it’s time to launch ours”, assumes the former Dallas playerwho hopes this duo will become, for the first time, an All-Star. Mike Brown too.
“These two players deserve it. OG probably didn’t play enough matches, but Mikal’s numbers are outstanding », assures the coach of Nix. “For me, Karl-Anthony Towns and Branson, it’s obvious. But we believe that, given our game and our record, we have to start looking at other players. This is not a team that relies only on two stars. There are other players who are having great seasons, sometimes the best of their careers in certain areas. I hope that this year we will all be able to see Mikal, Jalen »
Not bright enough for the stars?
The technician admits: his two wings don’t play basketball “very sexy” but their recruitment was “The right thing because they affect our victories”.
However, with several irregular outings and nine missed matches, the Briton, the author of 21 points in a win against Orlandohe could lack the weight to win his first star. For the former Sun, the record is already more solid. Mikal Bridges is averaging 16.5 points on 53% shooting, 4.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2 steals. In the last three stats, the 2021 finalist is setting career highs.
“He has an impact on our wins. He plays on both ends of the court. Defensively, he’s unbelievable. He’s a player on the whole defensive team.”describes Josh Hart.
The duo may not get the recognition that Jalen Brunson and Mike Brown expect, but they will still be very valuable, no matter what, to shine in the shadows. Waiting for the wheel to turn. “When people look at the stats, they look at the points, and that’s how you pick the All-Stars.”OG Anunobi knows well. “However, winning is what counts. Maybe one day.”
2025-12-08 14:56:00
