Tag: Miles Bridges

Bridges is currently averaging 20.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game—all career highs by a considerable margin. For good measure, he is also posting career bests in steals (1.0) and blocks (0.9). The only other players putting up those numbers in every category? LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. “Sometimes I’ll sit down and just think, Wow, this really is my dream,” Bridges says. “My first three years, I knew I could play better and help the team more. I’m glad the work is finally paying off.”

Source: Sports Illustrated

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball usually finds Miles Bridges a few times per game. LaMelo will throw a baseball pass across the court to a streaking Bridges, or hit him cutting to the basket on a pick-and-roll or spotting up in the corner. Every once in a while, they will get the crowd on their feet with a rim-rattling alley-oop. Basketball is supposed to be fun. You are reminded of that when you watch them play.

Source: The Ringer

Miles Bridges hasn’t been in the NBA long, but he’s already made an impact. His move from amateur college athlete to professional NBA player meant that Miles started making some serious money. From a $30K Rolex watch to a $100K Range Rover, find out everything he spent his first million dollars on.

It’s a busy time for Miles Bridges. The former Michigan State standout is learning the ropes as a rookie with the Hornets. He’s earned a spot in the playing rotation, so that’s going well. He also welcomed his first child — a son — last month. Bridges — who played 23 minutes in the Hornets’ 113-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday — wouldn’t have it any other way.

Source: Detroit Free Press

For starters – yes, it’s only been two preseason games for the Charlotte Hornets. The sample size is small and includes a handful of different variables, but at the same time, it’s hard not to be encouraged by the recent play of Miles Bridges. Through two appearances, Bridges is averaging 16.5 points on 59.5 percent shooting and 7.0 rebounds in 25.9 minutes of action. He’s also connected on 6-of-12 three-point attempts during this stretch, after shooting 36.4 percent from deep at Michigan State last season

Source: Charlotte Hornets

Bridges popped visually on Saturday, displaying several skills that seem likely to translate to the next level. His shot was off, as he made only 5 of 20 from the field, but he contributed in other ways; even many of the missed shots were “good” for the role that Bridges is likely to play for the Hornets this season.

Source: ESPN

Miles Bridges’ research is thorough. The Charlotte Hornets rookie and former Michigan State standout understands why his skill set is desired in the NBA. It’s the era of position-less basketball and Bridges, a 6-foot-7 athletic marvel, is expected to fit right into the trend.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Michigan State’s Miles Bridges has been drafted No. 12 overall by the L.A. Clippers, then was immediately traded to the Charlotte Hornets. Bridges joins Jaren Jackson Jr. as the second Spartan selected in Thursday’s 2018 NBA draft. The 12th pick was originally the Detroit Pistons, who ceded it to the Clippers to complete the Blake Griffin trade.

Source: Miles Bridges traded to Charlotte Hornets in 2018 NBA draft

Miles Bridges has waited long enough for his basketball dreams to come true. Thursday night, the Michigan State standout is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2018 NBA draft – a goal he’s been working toward his entire life. “(I’m) just enjoying the moment,” Bridges said. “I’m in New York, I’m blessed to be here. Not a lot of people can say they got drafted to the NBA or even made it to the NBA, so I’m just happy to be here.”

Source: Detroit Free Press