Villanova head coach Jay Wright analyzed where newcomer Mikal Bridges will fit into the established New York Knicks system.
Wright is among the many wowed by the Knicks' reported trade for Bridges, who reunites with fellow former Villanova Wildcats Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart.
Having frequently penned victorious gameplans with the foursome's features, Wright spoke to Zach Braziller of the New York Post about how Bridges fits in the current metropolitan system. Wright believes that Bridges' multi-faceted talents will get a chance to stand out amidst the balanced Knicks lineup on an individual basis as compared to carrying the nightly load for a rebuilding group for the Brooklyn Nets.
"He’ll recognize, ‘Do I have to defend and rebound tonight, or is there another night where I have to defend, rebound and I have to score tonight? Is it better for me to get someone else going tonight, but I’m going to defend and rebound every night.’ Wright, now a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, said that Bridges' fit will be similar to the one he had with the Phoenix Suns, where he served as a potent background threat. This time, however, he's even more dangerous, as Wright labeled Bridges a "much more accomplished offensive player" compared to his time in the desert.
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