On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy speak with Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges about the start of his career, how he went from a role player with the Phoenix Suns to a top player for the Nets, what it was like to get drafted by his childhood team the Philadelphia 76ers and what it was like to lead the Nets to the playoffs. Plus, CJ shines some light on the NBA’s New Collective Bargaining Agreement.
0:00 Welcome to The CJ McCollum Show
3:59 Mikal’s the active record holder for the most consecutive games played
7:57 Mikal’s development in the NBA, starting with the Suns
11:52 How Mikal made the transition to a No. 1 option with the Nets
16:07 Mikal expected his game to elevate in Brooklyn
18:13 What it was like to get traded for his favorite player Kevin Durant
20:50 Nets on the verge of clinching playoff spot after turning things around
24:22 Mikal’s emotions initially being drafted by the 76ers
26:19 Mikal cannot watch College basketball anymore
34:33The NBA’s New Collective Bargaining Agreement
42:00 This year’s HOF class includes Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade & Tony Parker
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0:00 Welcome to The CJ McCollum Show
3:59 Mikal's the active record holder for the most consecutive games played
7:57 Mikal's development in the NBA, starting with the Suns
11:52 How Mikal made the transition to a No. 1 option with the Nets
16:07 Mikal expected his game to elevate in Brooklyn
18:13 What it was like to get traded for his favorite player Kevin Durant
20:50 Nets on the verge of clinching playoff spot after turning things around
24:22 Mikal's emotions initially being drafted by the 76ers
26:19 Mikal cannot watch College basketball anymore
34:33The NBA's New Collective Bargaining Agreement
42:00 This year's HOF class includes Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade & Tony Parker
Mikal balling, Nets Level!
Mikal balling
As a Sun's fan I was sad to see him go, but am genuinely happy for the opportunity he's finally getting to show the World who he was meant to be all along.
Donโt wait for miracles, your whole life is a miracle.
We loving Brooklyn Bridges