Mikal Bridges was traded to the Knicks this past offseason, and he looked like a good fit for this team. However, his inconsistent scoring and okay defense have left fans questioning if trading for him was the right move.

This version of Mikal Bridges looks nothing like the one Brooklyn traded away, but his revamped role could be the key to New York ascending in the East.

For a fleeting moment considered, Mikal Bridges is hoping for “good energy” as he returns to the Barclays Center on Tuesday for the first time since being