Knicks 2025 champions

 

I'm Connor Fucci and I’m a senior at Salisbury University. I live in New York, and I've been a Knicks fan my whole life. I will be writing about the New York Knicks on my blogs.   

Mikal Bridges is the massive piece that helps the New York Knicks make a serious run for a championship. Mikal is an elite two-way player; Bridges has defensive intensity and length that can affect teams' offensive rhythm. His capability to defend all positions, like the league's best scorers, makes him an important piece, largely in the playoffs where the defense wins games. Bridges’ defensive skill, starting with his long wingspan and quick footwork, makes the Knicks switch easily on defense, helping coach Tom Thibodeau’s already defensive-minded team. Mikal being on the wing allows important players like Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson to put more effort into the offense, knowing they have an elite defender on the other end.

On offense, Bridges has made massive improvement throughout the seasons, starting as a role player to a lethal scoring threat to other teams. His ability to make threes consistently and the capability to slash to the hoop and finish at the rim offers the Knicks a massive offensive improvement. With Brunson and Randle, Bridges can help space the floor and make opportunities for himself and the Knicks. His experience being in the playoffs with the Phoenix Suns, as well as his run to the 2021 NBA Finals, gives him leadership and playoff experience that will help the Knicks in important games throughout the playoffs. With his elite defense, improved scoring, and playoff experience, Bridges will elevate the Knicks to a championship-contending team.