The Knicks’ enemies are already trying to bring them down now that they’ve brought in yet another Villanova national champion. Heat center Bam Adebayo posted on X shortly after the Mikal Bridges trade was reported Tuesday night, saying , “Y’all was tampering” while tagging Bridges’ former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. “Let us celebrate in peace!” Hart replied .
Bridges reportedly pushed to be traded to the win-now Knicks prior to the blockbuster deal that sent five first-round picks and Bojan Bogdanović to the Nets for Bridges. While other contenders attempt to rain on the Knicks’ parade , there certainly seems to be reason for why Adebayo believes the Knicks acted in improper fashion. In September 2023, Hart and Brunson had poked fun at Bridges being in Brooklyn, notably when Hart mentioned in an Instagram comment section that they were ready to save him.
In July 2023, Hart also posted on X imploring Bridges to message him. “Yo @mikal_bridges hit my phone. Want to run something by you real quick,” he posted.
on X. Coming full circle, Hart celebrated the bold move on X, saying, “YOOOOO @mikal_bridges FINALLY HIT MY LINE!!!!!” On the “Roommates Show” featuring Hart, Bridges and guard and fellow Villanova product Donte DiVincenzo, Bridges was constantly mentioned and was even brought on camera as a guest. Bridges first made an appearance in the second episode , as they began cracking fun at the Nets for playing second fiddle in .
