Draft Night 2018 was not what Mikal Bridges expected.
The two-time NBA champion and All-American at Villanova, born in Philadelphia, grew up in the Philly suburbs and he wanted to get drafted. His mother already worked in the NBA, in the 76ers front office.
And when the 76ers picked at No. 10, Mikal Bridges was thrilled. Then, 15 minutes later, the Philly braintrust traded his rights to the Suns for to Zhaire Smith and a 2021 first-round pick who turned out to be Tre Mann. The feel good story of the evening, son unites with Mom, was thrown away.