NBA fans are worried about Mikal Bridges after terrible performance against Wizards

Mikal Bridges is one of the best young forwards in the NBA.

The former Villanova star finished last season averaging 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 43.6% from the field in 82 games for the Brooklyn Nets Shot 37.2% from three-point range.

The New York Knicks pulled off a blockbuster in the offseason Trade Acquire bridges.

The Knicks played their final preseason game on Friday night when they lost 118-117 to the Washington Wizards.

Bridges put in an extremely tough performance.

He finished the game with eight points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 2/12 from the field and 0/10 from three-point range.

Many fans reacted on social media.

@StreakyNYK: “People aren’t worried about Mikal’s shot, but I would be because if a guy shoots 0-10 from 3 in the last preseason game and allows a whole bunch of open looks, he’s shooting 2-19 overall the distance.” …yeah, I would be worried…by the way, I traded 1,000 picks for this guy.”

@MrAzSports: “Mikal Bridges went 0/10 from 3PT and 2/12 from FG yesterday.”

What happened to his form?!?”

@30problemz: “What happened to Mikal Bridges’ sweater?”

@DollarsignMLB: “Mikal Bridges 2-12 0-10

This guy is going to cause trouble for the Knicks

He was terrible for Brooklyn last season.

@HoagieMobile: “Mikal Bridges’ jumper is completely broken and the Knicks may have destroyed their team with this trade. He scored 2/12 and 0/10 from 3 and some of the misses were BAD.”

@Yannis_LB: “Didn’t give up 5 first round picks to become Thybulle.”

The Knicks will play their first game of the 2024-25 season when they visit the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.