![]() Outlook Top-10 RSCI recruit who is expected to be among the leaders of this U18 squad, as well as an immediate impact freshman at Michigan State. Needs to show he can effectively guard wings to make the conversion to playing on the perimeter full time. Struggles in isolation situations, will get turnover prone when he tries to overdribble. Needs to improve his advanced ball-handling skills. Relies on his first step and power as a slasher. Struggles to make shots off the dribble at this stage Doesn't have great command of the ball coming out of his hand right now, which leads to some really bad misses. Tends to contort his body sideways at times. Has a number of issues mechanically with his jumper that he'll need to address to become a capable threat in-games. 6'9ish wingspan and 8'7 standing reach is also more like that of a SG/SF than a PF. Has measured in the 6'6 department on three different occasions now. Has the height of a NBA 2-guard but the skill-set of a face-up 4-man. Only measured 6'6 ¼ in shoes by USA Basketball. Shows the potential to guard multiple positions ![]() Uses his strong frame, toughness, high intensity level and anticipation skills to make plays all over the floor defensively. Can pass the ball very effectively when he wants to, with either hand Goes out of area regularly with timing and intensity Showed the ability to make a catch and shoot jumper in glimpses. Has some touch on his shot that gives you hope he may be able to develop his jumper in time. Quick first step and strength makes him difficult to contain in straight line driving situations Has a rare and impressive combination of power, body control and explosiveness off two feet that is difficult to find. I’m not really trying to throw in any negative energy and just trying to keep it positive.Miles Bridges, 6-6, SF/PF, Huntington Prep, WV 2016 Class, Committed to Michigan State So it’s on all of us to step up if he’s not here.”Īdded LaMelo Ball: “I’m hoping we get him (back). “He’s a really good defender, and offensively he took a big leap last year. “He does a lot of really good things for our team, on both sides of the ball,” Hayward said. Gordon Hayward said not having Bridges back this season would alter the makeup of the Hornets, adding that “you can’t replace Miles Bridges.”īridges averaged a career-high 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists last season. Several Hornets players said they’ve reached out to Bridges and some have spoken to him, although none was willing to share details of those private conversations. He essentially has four options: Sign an offer sheet with another team if one comes and see if the Hornets match sign a long-term deal with the Hornets agree to play under the Hornets’ one-year qualifying offer or sit out the entire season and become an unrestricted free agent next July. The Hornets could have rescinded the qualifying offer to Bridges before July 13 but chose not to - a strong indication the four-year NBA veteran is still part of their plans.Įven if the legal situation is resolved and Bridges doesn’t go to jail, there is still some uncertainty over his status. However, because Bridges was arrested just days before the start of free agency, potential suitors shied away. The team had a chance to rescind that offer on July 13 but chose not to - a strong indication they still want him back. Washington would likely take Bridges’ spot in the starting lineup.Ĭharlotte tendered Bridges a qualifying offer of $7.9 million before his arrest, a move that allowed them to match any offer sheet he signs with another team. … so you have to be adaptable in your thinking and make sure you have a plan B and plan C when it comes to your playing groups,” Clifford said. “When you play 82 games you are going to have guys injured, guys who are out, you have COVID. However, he talked about the need for a contingency plan. The NBA is also monitoring the situation.Ĭoach Steve Clifford, who is back for a second stint with the Hornets, said he’s been advised not to discuss Bridges’ legal situation while the case is ongoing. Because he’s a restricted free agent, Bridges is not listed on the team’s roster - and he did not attend media day on Monday. The uncertainty over Bridges’ legal issues has left the Hornets in wait-and-see mode when it comes to their star forward. Bridges has pleaded not guilty to the charges and has a court date Thursday. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, Bridges allegedly assaulted the mother of his two young children in front of them. (AP) - Miles Bridges’ future with the Charlotte Hornets remains uncertain as the team prepares to open training camp on Tuesday.īridges, the team’s leading scorer last season, was charged with three counts of felony domestic violence in June. Terry Rozier, LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier will try to collectively make up for the absence of leading scorer Miles Bridges.ĬHARLOTTE, N.C.
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