Since his time with the Phoenix Suns, Mikal Bridges has been a fan favorite. His antics, leadership and unique connection with his “twin” and teammate Cameron Johnson are reasons for the fandom. As a player, playing alongside Bridges would be an incredibly easy task, and he’s very likable among the NBA fanbase as a whole.
This was proven on Wednesday as the results for Teammate of the Year were released. With the first round of the NBA playoffs underway, a variety of award — both big and small — have been being released over time. While the Brooklyn Nets aren’t playing postseason basketball, they saw some activity with the awards being released.
Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard Mike Conley won the award, but Bridges was No. 2 in the voting. It’s been understood how good of a guy and teammate Conley has been over his career, so it’s more than deserved. It’s also a compliment to Bridges to be grouped into the award voting for the same reason.