Mikal Bridges Explains How He Guards NBA Stars, Getting Traded for Kevin Durant | Taylor Rooks X

Nets star Mikal Bridges sits down with Taylor Rooks to discuss what it's like defending Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, Paul George and Jayson Tatum, talks mentality getting traded to Brooklyn, his time at Villanova and his relationship with Josh Hart. He also explains how elite defenders aren't getting the same respect as shooters and details how he learned to check his ego. Mikal also talks about the importance of leadership, shares his best handshake stories and shows love to Monty Williams.
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0:00 - Having his jersey retired at Villanova
2:33 - Josh Hart story at Villanova
5:44 - Taking on a bigger role after trade to Brooklyn
11:35 - Why offense is harder than defense
15:35 - How defense in the NBA should be viewed
19:40 - Guarding NBA stars
31:14 - Matchups he takes personally
34:24 - Does he think he's the best defender in the NBA?
42:50 - Communication with teammates
46:05 - Leadership role on the Nets
49:45 - How many handshakes he has
54:15 - 3 point celebration
55:50 - Message from Manny Machado
57:38 - How Monty Williams helped him off the court
1:03:45 - Being "ready" for the moment
1:07:57 - His mom's impact on his life
1:10:15 - Outro

[@blusef1]

Taylor is such a good interviewer! Love how she goes in depth and asks about players background, fam, and parts of their game that’s uniquely theirs like mikal’s many handshakes!!

[@fkim003]

Big fan of Mikal and I really appreciate that Taylor asked different questions and got him to tell new stories 💯♥️

[@bestoftheshit]

Mikal is all good vibes and smiles, I love it! All star this year

[@Bomiiao]

Mikal is amazing 🔥

[@V6Chris]

Taylor be making superstars nervous

[@glas2978]

only PG made her nervous

[@805fillmore]

Which superstar is here? Jk haha

[@patrickmccaw8122]

Yessah! She that 🔥

[@TanakaSigauke]

Taylor blazing 🔥

[@xDreMack]

Damn she fine

[@Khandiments]

mikal :) i look forward to watching this when i get a chance

[@justineebourgeois3420]

This interview got me brick’d up 🤤

[@nikko2632]

My goat ❤

[@VeytsDAman33]

this guy needs to be on the knicks with Jalen, Josh , and Donte. 🔥🔥🔥

[@guillermomclean8657]

Foh Nets world 🌎🤞🏾🏴‍☠️🖤🤍💯🌎

[@JohnDoe-dj8kb]

She fine AF. That's bae!

[@sologaming___]

Aww man no time stamps

[@skillz1855]

We like her, Trade Malika

[@0Kyren]

she has a body

[@sweatdog]

How did "like" become the king of filler words?

[@ctwwtc8761]

Taylor is so boring

[@justineebourgeois3420]

You’re mama is boring in bed son.

[@jc6419yahoocom]

Every superstar should think like this guy. Wow.

[@mre695]

mikal is not a superstar lol i love mikal but lets be real here

[@andrewpal]

​@@mre695he's definitely a star, possible superstar if he locks in.

[@mre695]

@@andrewpal na bro you usin that term too loosely

[@troybrown587]

Taylor rooks is overrated