Mikal Bridges Gets Honest On Becoming HIM, Supporting Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant Trade & More | EP 20
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
- In this week's episode of Podcast P, we’re back recording from the Smoove's Hair Gallery Barbershop in Las Vegas, where we’re joined by Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges. During our conversation, we revisit his Draft day experience of being traded away from his hometown team and why he was surprised by the speed of play in Summer League. Mikal also sheds light on his big trade to the Nets for Kevin Durant, and discusses his growth from 3 and D player to the leader of a team. Then Mikal gets honest about Ben Simmons, sharing updates about his health, why Ben has been such a great teammate, and why he has faith in Ben next season. Finally, Mikal and PG explain what it means to play for Team USA, and end things off with a Starting 5: Rising Stars.
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S/O to Mikal for wanting to be a teacher after the NBA 💯 that was never something for them to laugh off
Nah fr as a teacher myself I love that he has that mindset of wanting to give back because he had a teacher that was so memorable
tbh the best teachers ive had were the ones that gained a lot of life experience before becoming a teacher. i lowkey wanna do the same and maybe even try to be a principal
He's actually super fukn normal and that's dope as hell
This podcast isn’t serious
@@nickjones5495nah it’s not that it’s not serious. they’re just realistic.
being a teacher is a SHIT ton of work for very little pay. he’d be better off starting an after school program or a foundation for the youth where he can still have a similar impact rather than dealing with the politics of the classroom.
I’m so glad Mikal Bridges is on the pod honestly probably my favourite player currently
Me too
He’s the best. He’s truly Missed in phx
He has a chance to reach his full potential now.
I want Shai on the pod so bad
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he seems so genuinely sweet, i love that he wants to retire and become a teacher; like not just a coach but wants to teach kids. what a sweeeeet guy
Need a towel ?
@@mickieiverson4403😂😂😂
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After Pandemic P this man has literally done everything to really rewrite the narrative about him and now he’s one of my favorite players on and off the court salute to PG13/24. also had no idea he had his own shop 🤯
I've noticed that several NBA legends/greats have had those type failures that end up making them great. For Lebron, it was the 2011 finals, for Jordan, it was the fact that he got cut from his highschool basketball team, for PG, it was the 2020 semi finals and etc, there are so many examples. Seeing those guys come back after those kind of failures is fucking awesome.
Chill Riley Reid
He's always been a great player. Skip Bayless looks dumb as f talking about P. He has had me laughing about some other guy's nicknames. Not P though, Pacers lifer here.. Them media morons never watched P play.. They wanted to talk like is he even a Star?? His own teammates like Marcus Morris thought he was just as good too.. Joke. See how he plays now.
Pandemic P was tragic but PG24 and OKC PG was so good, it overseen the bad. Bro is a legend fr despite the growing pains in his career.
@@michael6601and the snapping his leg in half pains lol
As a Sixers fan I've never forgiven them for trading Mikal. Imagine him with Maxey and Embiid. :(
Exactly what I've said to my friends.
Pain.
that front office between hinkie and morey was just a complete dumpster fire
Worst part is he’s exactly what they need😂
Coached under Ime Udoka too, sixers let everything get away from them
I literally screamed twice when we drafted and traded him
Mikal is a super wholesome and good dude wow. I never had taken the time to see this side of mikal, how cool. Great episode
As a suns fan he’s everything you can ask for and more. Will always support him no matter where he goes
You’ve never had the chance to see this side of him…. So Elaborate
I actually met him at the casino a few days after the game 7 loss to the Mavs and I have nothing but good things to say. As any fan I still had that upset feeling but he felt like such a friend after talking that all those feelings went out the window QUICK lol
@@TEXASMADEQUE😂😂😂
I’ll tell ya, it’s been a tough few decades as a Nets fan and I have no idea what the future holds for us at this point; but, man, I can’t help but to smile when rooting for this dude.
Hate that we had to trade Kd, but I’m glad we got Mikal out of it
I'm glad mikal showed his leadership talking about ben simmons and it was cool seeing them all doing mikal's celebration lol
Mikal was a star even in Phoenix and like PG mentioned he was the heart and soul of our team but I think what really allowed him to lead Brooklyn was his long college career. He came out of college having been a veteran and leader for Villanova and it shows when he talks about being there for Ben Simmons. Wish him the best on his new team 🙏
Y’all see how hard Mikal is cheesing in the thumbnail 😂, you already know this episode is fire 🔥
lmao thats just his smile
@YRNDon facts homie radiation positive energy, everytime I see him, brooklyn native, the team better not ruin him
best energy in the league
He’s a happy person
This dude has been undervalued since the moment he stepped in the league.
When he said "I fck with my teammates" you could feel it in his voice, he wasn't just saying the right thing.
I bet the Nets players are stoked to have him as lead guy. Seems like a team first dude and really humble.
Got to end of video and had to comment again, really rooting for this dude.
One of my fave Suns all time. Broke my heart when he was part of the KD deal but it was inevitable. Now he's gonna be a multi time all star. Can't wait to watch the twins here in Manila next month. Gonna be repping that black PHX 25 jersey in the NZ and Greece games
Another great episode!Mikal he is so underrated man.He is one of my favs,years now.He is humble,nice guy and pure hooper.He's for sure all-star player and deserves more regonation and appreciation.
Mikal has kinda flown under the radar due to the fact that he was on a stacked Phoenix team, but now he's the number one in Brooklyn, can't wait to see what this guy does the whole season.
@@aquila519 Yes in Phoenix he had a defensive-second role.But with Nets the story last year shows us that Mikal gonna be the leader of the team.The first scorer etc.
@@PanagiotisAraujo11 yep exactly. Can't wait to see what happens. Mikal was a blessing to Brooklyn fans after the KD, Harden, Kyrie fiasco.
@@aquila519 Yes,i totally agree with you.Mikal,is absolutely blessing to Nets.I think Nets the upcoming years,gonna be a good fun to watch team.I don't support Nets,but definitely rooting for Mikal.
Mikal is the best interviewee you've ever had. He's cool and sincere. Sincerity is what makes a great podcast. That dude will have many career options after his playing days conclude.
This podcast keeps giving more reasons why I love Mikal
I got a lot of respect and love for Mikal & Cam. They showed us nothing but heart while playing in Phx. Break out season loading!
PG pod da best out. Raw untold stories from active players being interviewed by a current player and pg's maverick Carter / RichP homies. .. who else doing this
Nobody does it like podcast p!!!
He becoming one of my fave players to watch. Seems like a real cool dude
😊😊
That’s so dope that Mikael a teacher had such an impact on him; to the point where he was wants to be a teacher himself. A good teacher is such a blessing
The Nets team has lots of talent on both sides of the ball. Bridges, Claxton, Simmons can all lock up your favorite player. Cam Thomas if given minutes can go nuclear from the field, Bridges can score, Claxton has more to his game than just catching lobs, Cam J showed he could average close to 20 if given the chance too. An aggressive Ben changes the entire dynamic of the team, and Dinwiddie can give you a solid 17 a night too.
Cam Thomas is a ball hog he’s only good when no one else can run the point
Future is most definitely bright in brooklyn.
as a Nets fan, I'm optimistic about what our team could be, but I'm not buying ben simmons and his yearly Instagram workout picks. if he comes back and looks good, I will be really excited tho.
All i see is big facts 😤
Cringe for saying nuclear
Wish this episode was longer!!! So fun learning about dudes that I would never get the opportunity to…Mikal entertaining as hell man! Love this podcast!
The Sixers drafting, and then trading Mikal was still one of the dumbest, most disrespectful things I've ever seen a team do to a player and a fanbase. Sixers fans were ecstatic we picked a local kid, who played right down the road at Nova, and was a winner at a position of need. Plus his cousin is the most knowledgeable sports show host in Philly when it comes to anything basketball related, and his mom worked FOR THE TEAM. I will just never understand the logic behind the move, but I'm glad Bridges is crushing right now.
They dont deserve him
I’m convinced the Suns blackmailed them. It makes no logical sense whatsoever
@@pasifikbwoy7278 facts
Bro Philly drafted Markelle, turned on him saying he was lying about a motorcycle accident, when he actually had TOS, turned on Ben Simmons who gave them 2 *ALL NBA* seasons and the most success they had in years and honestly they nearly turned on Joel many times and I wouldnt be surprised if they did soon, because thats legitimately the worst fan base in the nba. They would have found a reason to hate on Mikal and push him out of there
@futurehofer1864 did you ever stop to think that Fultz got TOS because of an undisclosed accident that would have been in breach of his contract? You want me to believe he magically woke up one day with TOS? Got it sleeping on the wrong side of the bed? Or maybe he got it playing basketball, because it's such a common injury in the sport. Gtfoh
This is quickly becoming the greatest sports podcast in history
Facts
Is it? I like how Stephen A Smith showed he owns PG and Jackie Long right here czcams.com/video/9_VjYpw9HNM/video.html
Oh and Jackie Long... please stop being PG's 'yes man', take your munchkin sounding voice, stop trying the 'b list' acting and instead go and voice some cartoons, why don't you.
@@Si-ni1wk Stephen A. Is good if you like those interesting and intense takes, but if you want a chill podcast where you get to know NBA players and feel like you’re just hanging out with them, this one is by far my favorite.
@@AndiVibez Fair enough. If you're getting that from this podcast, then that's all that matters.
@@Si-ni1wk however, I will say Jackie’s face does piss me off lol
I like that Bridge sticking to his roots and remembering what it was as a roll player that's gonna make him a great facilitator
I am from South Africa and you guys just make it so much more easier for us who are really far to see the inside of the inside and this podcast is really great! Appreciate it P!!
Where in Mzansi are you, I'm in North West klerksdorp. Had to switch to following basketball from 2015, I got fed up with football(Kaizer Chiefs loosing all the time😅). Yeah this is one of the best podcast I follow and never disappoints
@@yaalozmothibi4550 Ahhh North West, I heard banyana ba Klerksdorp are really beautiful. I live in Midrand Abutii waka
How could you not like Mikal, bro is so level headed
I like the new seating, solid energy all around and a great show as always! Can’t wait for those 2+ hr episodes! 🔥
Mikal Bridges would be the most engaging teacher ever. Fn love that dude, such a good heart and fun loving guy
I live in Indiana so PG is one of my favorite players and it's so dope to see you outside of basketball killing it. Keep it up 13
Great episode ya'll! this feel fun. I like the different segments at the end, and how you let the conversation flow, while still having some structure.
As Phx fan we miss you Mikal. Always happy to see you perform well
Yes we do.
Brroooo you have the best podcast EVER!!! I can't wait to hear Mikal
Love the content guys‼️. Keep up the great work us fans appreciate y’all
Really enjoyed this podcast Mikal is a great example that college basketball should still exist . Much respect !
Bridges is a dawg, clearly has things to work on based on this postseason but hes a dude that puts the work in and continues to improve his game. Hopefully some of that rubs off on Ben Simmons, for nets fans sake.
Been my new favorite sports pod for the last 2 months. Keep the content and great guests coming
Mikal is a great dude, excited to see him take the next step as a player. Definitely think he will be an all star, maybe even all NBA if Nets are decent.
He's going to have a giant year.
You can't help but love his personality
I’m so happy he’s in Brooklyn just such a good player & person
As a Warriors fan who saw Bridges light us up when he was there....I'm glad he's on the Eastern conference.
Mikal such a cool ass dude and seems like such a genuinely nice dude. Always gonna be cheering for him, lowkey have been since his 2nd year/late rookie season. I still can’t believe how much he’s showed since leaving the suns I could’ve never imagined him to show that much like ever let alone this quick. It definitely ain’t no fluke future All Star and perennial All Defence Team
Nets star Brooklyn Bridges! He has such a great attitude. Looking forward to seeing what he does this season.
Brooklyn Bridges gotta be one of the best pure names in the nba
I love mikal bridges we needed this.
As a Suns fan, I always look at him behind Booker or the future of the Suns . I'm glad he's Mikal Bridges, such a cool, young, humble dude .
that "awee shit" had me rolling , i love this perspective from the players ... PG13 u are the man for giving us this GRADE A content
As a Lakers fan I can’t wait to be in Brooklyn watching Mikal play a few times a year. I always love players who love playing both side of the ball. Great episode
Love these podcasts wish they where longer I could listen to this at work
As a Nets fan for 25 years watching him for 26 games Bridges is going to be explosive for next season
definitely one of my favorite break out players i’ll admit i never saw it coming when he was on the suns i guess i was just sleep this whole time but i love his game
Keep it up with this great podcast PG
Mikal definitely one of my fav young talents in the league. Love watching him ball 🏀 🔥
Can't wait for this one. 🎉
We got a real one! Its only up as a Brooklyn fan! This is the best episode yet!
This is such a good show, nice work boys
One of my favorite players man, so humble and down to earth.
DFS, Cam, Mikal & Royce O’Neal Is absolutely crazy in the 2 way game.
I'm from Philly and I hope Ben does well next Season I prayyy!
As a suns fan I’ll always miss this dude😢
This podcast is great, it shows such a chill side of players and how close so many are with each other. Lots of games, lots of travel, lots of trades, I'm sure it makes the grind much better when you have so many friends. For a person with $, $200 to not worry it might go wrong, or even have the people come to THEM, worth it if you got millions.
This was probably the best guest on the show in my opinion 🔥🔥
Episodes NEED to be longer. Would love to hear more from these guys. So often we get snippets but a true long form conversation would be so unique
They got a "full episodes" playlist. Thats how I came across this episode
Bruhhhh this is gonna be fire cannot wait🔥
Mikal and Ben get to All-Star form, BK gonna be lit again🔥🔥🔥 he gonna get that triple double opening night
Love the podcast Paul, always so entertaining. Some advice I’d give is try and keep them longer than one hour and change up the questions. It feels like you repeat some of the same stories because you can relate to the players answers because you ask them all the same questions. Maybe ask for spicy questions🙏❤️
Lets get right this season Mikal. Brooklyn!
My favorite player in the league 🔥🙏🏾 PG been hitting it right on da dot with this guests. Just needs Garland and Book to complete my fav players list.
You mean Devin Booker? Lol DBook is cocky and disrespected PG alot during that playoff series. Booker would be the last player PG would pick to be his guest in the podcast cause he don't like him.
YESSSIRRRR FINALLY my favorite player on my favorite podcast
This podcast is for sure growing I’m liking it.
Mikal is such a great dude, one of my favorites in the league for sure. Also, being a teacher is so looked down upon in the US is crazy. Where i come from being a teacher is a very respectable profession and everyone loves and respects them.
I wasn’t high up on bridges being a consistent star in the league, but after seeing this man and his demeanor, I’m buying in. He gonna be top 5 two way player within the next couple seasons
Already is lol
Thats why a lot of suns fans have been divided since the trade, you cant help to love this guy. He always keeps workin, always there, amazing personality and person.
The reason why I’m a Brooklyn fan now as a life long suns fan. Only for the twins❤
This Rasheed bro if you see this I’m proud of you it’s been awhile since our Devon days but but glad to see you doing your thing
we love you jackie! you got the key to our hearts man
It's crazy this channel literally never drops a bad episode
cz he's the goat
@@fuckkaric was it Brandon miller who said PG’s the goat? Guess he was onto something.
But seriously, PG is a complete player. As is Brooklyn Bridges.
Mikal one of my faves hella excited
one of the best episodes so far Mikal is a great guy
This man one of my favorite players bro 💪💪 yeah that celebration 🔥🔥
every phx fan loves kd but my god we miss mikal man
This is the only episode of this podcast that I will be watching, only because of my boy Mikal Bridges. Lets go Brooklyn!
This episode bout to be hella funny 😂
Best podcast out right now 🔥
Mikal iz great. Love his interviews
bro this pod is the highlight of my week. dub pod
Mikal was my favorite Suns player from day 1. After so many terrible draft decisions, stealing Bridges for Zhaire Smith was one of the best moves we ever made. Then we reached 40 picks took Jalen Smith over Tyrese and i remembered we're still the Suns 😭
I was waiting for this one!!!
I want ben to have a good season bro😭😭my boy deserve it, hope he putting in the work because he can easily be the difference maker for bk and he dont need to shoot. He surrounded by shooters
Y’all gotta stop saying he don’t need to shoot
@taj3618 it's not that he don't need to of course he needs to be aggressive and improve his game. It's the fact that what's needed from him in Brooklyn is different from what philly needed from him. He doesn't have to become a "shooter" overnight on this team. They need him to be the ben before the meltdown in 2021. He does that with this team and they could be a playoff team. If he shoots it that's even better. But the ben who put pressure on the rim. Defended Highest level and was and ELITE playmaker will really benefit this Brooklyn team.
Stop saying he don’t need to shoot in a league full of shooters
@@jakariwright1170 he don't need to become a shooter overnight. BK needs him to do what he does best, They need him to get back to attacking the rim with force and create for all the shooters on that team. Stop taking that statement literally. Of course he needs to shoot for his individual improvement. But for this team there's no pressure for him to just change his game completely n start shooting jumpers.philly needed that bk don't n that's better for him honestly. I think he will find confidence in his shot in this situation.
@@zamorant6826 he’s going to be useless in the playoffs in Brooklyn just like he was in Philly if he continues to not shoot. Anytime he’s in the game his man is gonna stand paint or double the ball handler. It’ll hinder the offense especially in the playoffs
WOW! Good get for Podcast P to get the only player in the history of the NBA
Ayy P i see what you doing, bringing up all the best defenders to get an upside of how they move!!🫡 Lmao na just fwu PG love this podcast gangly!🫶🏽
The greatest Podcast of all time 💯
I Am Always Here For One of My Favorite Podcast Out There💯👍
Hell yeah cuz
@@alexandercromwell3932 kool 😂
I LOVE how Mikal brought up the great underrated Brandon Roy
Finally got Mikal on here 🔥🔥🔥 and Jackie is funny as hell man keep him by all means 😭😭😭
every single day i miss you... as a phoenix fan, every single day we miss you.
As a suns fan Mikal Bridges is one of the most humble genuine guys there is in the league!
Been a long time Nets fan. Vince Carter still my favorite Net of all time. Mikal already in my top 5. 💯... super likable guy, no agendas, just a genuine human being.
P gets more guest and more natural conversations than JJ because they respect and can look up to PG, amongst other things
Let’s get itttt New Jersey Nets 🔥🔥
can’t believe they laughed at him for wanting to be a teacher !! never let the money change you Mikal