Mikal Bridges shares candid moments on Instagram Live after Knicks win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Following the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs to clinch their first NBA championship since 1973, Mikal Bridges took to Instagram Live. He shared humorous observations about teammates and the season, praised Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, and discussed a ban on players imposed by owner James Dolan during the playoffs. Bridges also commented on motivation from coach Becky Hammon’s remarks about Brunson, nicknames for teammates, and joked about teammate Ariel Hukporti's age. The livestream provided entertainment and candid insights into the Knicks' playoff experience.
- •Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973.
- •Bridges praised Jalen Brunson as Finals MVP and suggested a statue.
- •He discussed a sex ban imposed by owner James Dolan.
- •Bridges referred to Victor Wembanyama as the 'French Prince'.
- •He joked about teammate Ariel Hukporti's age during the livestream.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Every Wild Thing Mikal Bridges Said on Instagram Live After the Knicks Won
"From confirming the James Dolan sex ban to demanding a statue for Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges gave the internet everything it needed.
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