Mikal Bridges’ Ironman Streak Shines Bright as Knicks Enter Playoff Grind
Let me tell you about something that’s becoming more and more rare in today’s NBA — and that’s reliability. I’m talking about Mikal Bridges, the New York Knicks’ very own Ironman. In a league where “load management” has become the norm, Bridges is flipping the script by just showing up — every single night.
This guy is about to finish his second consecutive 82-game season. Think about that. In a time when most players sit out at least a few games to nurse soreness or for strategic rest, Bridges is clocking in like a man on a mission. And it’s not just this season. We're talking about 554 straight regular-season games — and counting. That’s a level of durability that places him in elite company, on pace to soon catch legends like John Stockton and Andre Miller on the NBA’s all-time consecutive games played list.
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But it’s not just about showing up — it’s about playing through pain. Bridges has a history of pushing through injuries that would sideline most. Whether it was a fractured heel back in high school — which he actually hid from his mom — or scary moments with a hyperextended knee and wrist pain in his pro career, he’s always found a way to stay on the floor. His secret? A mentality forged through tough coaching and a personal fire to compete. He credits that grit to his roots, to coaches like Jay Wright at Villanova and his high school coach who called ankle sprains “just stingers.”
Bridges’ mental and physical toughness has become a critical asset for the Knicks, especially as they head into the postseason. With fellow wings OG Anunoby and Josh Hart taking games off for rest, it’s Bridges who remains the constant — logging the most minutes in the league this season and still going strong. And let’s be real: if the Knicks want to make noise in the playoffs, they’re going to need that same unshakable energy and defensive presence he brings night in and night out.
Now, here’s the twist — even with all this durability, there’s still more that needs to be done. Both Bridges and Anunoby are being called out to elevate their defense, especially against Eastern Conference heavyweights like Cleveland and Boston. The regular season is one thing, but the postseason is where reputations are made. Bridges has proven he can last, but now it’s time to prove he can dominate when it matters most.
So while everyone’s talking about stats and stars, keep an eye on the quiet warrior — Mikal Bridges. He might not be flashy, but he’s showing us what consistency, toughness, and heart really look like.
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