NBA fans upset Knicks star Mikal Bridges because of broken new shooting form

Mikal Bridges was the New York Knicks' most anticipated offseason signing alongside Karl-Anthony Towns.

Arriving at a new team, Bridges thought about making some changes, particularly his shooting form, which debuted in Tuesday's season opener against the reigning champion Boston Celtics.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 09: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards during the second half of a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

Changing his release was something of a headache for a career shooter as successful as Mikal. After seeing the new form in action, NBA fans begged Bridges to bring back his old shot.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 09: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks looks on during the first half of a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

It turns out that Bridges made a disastrous decision.

The Knicks' new starter got off to a flying start: He scored zero points on 0 for 5 shooting (0 for 4 from downtown) in 19 minutes of play in the first half. Bridges was guilty of several “bricks,” which made his shot look (and sound) worse.

Considering how much success the Knicks gave up to take over the former Brooklyn Net, Bridges is on track to quickly make an impact on this postseason hopeful Knicks team.

New York sent Bojan Bogdanovic and five first-round draft picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Mikal Bridges.

NBA fans watching the season opener ripped into Bridges over the Knicks' crushing 132-109 loss to the Celtics.

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