Mikal Bridges

There’s a special level of energy one must bring if it hopes to knock off the defending champions. Always up for the challenge, Mikal Bridges tracks down a loose ball, hustling to keep it in bounds while adjusting in midair to direct it to a teammate in one motion. With the first step secured, the Brooklyn Nets star decides to up the ante once more, getting the pass back from his teammate before finishing with a transition score. Despite the losing effort against the Denver Nuggets on December 22, 2023, Bridges was solid, adding in 14 points, three rebounds, and six assists.