Brooklyn Nets’ Michal Bridges laughs off Kevin Durant trade to Phoenix Suns


Mychal Bridges has revealed that his favorite player growing up was Kevin Durant and that he was the player he was traded to before the 2023 NBA trade deadline.

Mychal Bridges has revealed that his favorite player growing up was Kevin Durant and that he was the player he was traded to before the 2023 NBA trade deadline.

The question asked of Brooklyn Nets guard Michal Bridges in a recent video was simple.

But the answer has since taken on new meaning Bridges traded to Phoenix Suns Early this month.

“Kevin Durant,” Bridges replied with a laugh.

why laugh?

the bridge was part of the package Phoenix moves to Brooklyn replace Durant At the NBA trade deadline.

Bridges probably never imagined being traded for Kevin Durant growing up.

But he understands it.

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After the trade that sent Kam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for Durant and TJ Warren, Bridges told reporters He wasn’t shocked by the move.

“KD,” Bridges said. “Okay. 100% okay. That’s what it is. I’d rather say I’m glad I got traded to KD than end up like someone else who didn’t think I was good.” being a realist.

“Obviously I’ll miss everyone out there, my home, all my friends back there, but I know that. I’m getting Kevin Durant, brother. Maybe I’ll take that deal too.” would have done

Bridges laughs about it now, too.

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This article originally appeared in the Republic of Arizona. Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant’s trade twist makes Nets’ Michal Bridges laugh