Mikal Bridges
Mikal Bridges's Quick Facts
| Name | Mikal Bridges |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Mikal Bridges |
| Birthday | 30 August 1996 |
| Age | 24 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Salary | $5.5 million |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Height | 6 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | 95kg |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Parents | Tyneeha Rivers and Jack Devine |
| Siblings | Korey Bridges, Eric Bridges, and Jack Bridges |
| Dating | Grainger Rosati |
| Married | No |
| Children | No |
Mikal Bridges is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. He was selected with the 10th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 NBA draft. He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats, winning national championships in 2016 and 2018.
Bio, Wiki, Parents
Mikal Bridges was born on 30 August 1996 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an American by nationality and belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity. His birth sign is Virgo. He was born to Tyneeha Rivers (father) and Jack Devine (mother). He grew up with three siblings - Korey Bridges, Eric Bridges, and Jack Bridges.
Mikal graduated from Great Valley High School in 2013. He then joined Villanova University and played collegiate basketball for three seasons.
Who is Mikal Bridges' Girlfriend?
Mikal is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend of over two years, Grainger Rosati. His girlfriend played as the midfielder of the women's lacrosse team for the Villanova Wildcats.
Mikal met his girlfriend while attending college at Villanova University. He was part of the basketball team, while his girlfriend was part of the lacrosse team. The two lovebirds began dating in January 2018 and have already celebrated their 3rd anniversary. They are often seen together on significant events, and their love for each other seems to be growing intense with each passing day.
Net Worth and Salary
Mikal is a talented basketball player since his high school days. After coming out of high school, he was ranked by ESPNU as the 82nd best player nationally. Later, he enrolled in Villanova University and played there for three years.
In June 2018, the Philadelphia 76ers selected him as the tenth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Phoenix Suns. He signed a rookie scale contract with the Suns on 6 July 2018. In his Summer League debut, he set an average record of 14 points on nearly perfect shooting and three rebounds.
Later in 2019, Mikal set a career-high of 20 points in a 120-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings. In the 2020 NBA Bubble, he started in all eight games at small forward for the Suns, being a major part in helping them win all eight games. He recorded a new career-high of 34 points in a 125-117 win over the Indiana Pacers on 9 January 2021.
In July 2018, Mikal signed a four-year $17,630,685 contract with the Suns, including $17,630,685 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $4,407,671. In 2020-1, he earns a base salary of $4,359,000. The Suns will pay him about $5.5 million in the 2021-22 season. As of May 2021, Mikal has accrued a hefty net worth of $10 million.
Height, Weight, Body Measurements
24-year-old Mikal has a towering height of 6 feet 6 inches. He has a slim, athletic body that weighs around 95kg. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Interesting Facts
- Mikal plays at the position of shooting guard.
- He has over 151k followers on his Instagram account.
- His mother, Tyneeha Rivers, is the Vice-president of Human resources for Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, a company that handles hiring the Philadelphia Sixers.