Mikal Bridges is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. Known for his defensive versatility and three-point shooting, he played college basketball at Villanova University, where he won national championships in 2016 and 2018. Bridges was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 NBA draft and later played for the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets before joining the Knicks in 2024. He has established himself as a reliable two-way player, averaging double-digit points and contributing significantly on defense. Off the court, Bridges is involved in community service, including visits to schools to pursue his passion for teaching.