Mikal Bridges rewarding Mike Brown for his continued Knicks ‘trust’ after benching questions
Mikal Bridges has responded positively to coach Mike Brown's continued trust in him despite earlier benching concerns. After a slow start in the playoffs, Bridges has significantly improved his performance, particularly in the second round against the 76ers. He emphasizes the importance of learning from past mistakes and focusing on contributing to the team's success.
- ▪Mike Brown maintained his faith in Mikal Bridges despite questions about his starting position.
- ▪Bridges averaged 17.5 points per game on 63.8 percent shooting in the second round of the playoffs.
- ▪He has been an important contributor to the Knicks, especially with OG Anunoby missing games due to injury.
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NBA New York Knicks Mikal Bridges rewarding Mike Brown for his continued Knicks ‘trust’ after benching questions By Jared Schwartz Published May 16, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET Mike Brown kept his faith in Mikal Bridges. See Also New York Knicks Mitchell Robinson’s undeniable playoff impact should make him a Knicks priority in free agency And Bridges has since rewarded him. After the first three games of the first round against the Hawks, Brown faced a litany of questions about whether he would take Bridges out of the starting lineup. Bridges had largely been benched late in games and had been uninvolved offensively. Brown acknowledged that “everything is on the table,” but supported Bridges and opted against shaking up the starting unit.
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