GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Mikal Bridges’ ties to the City of Brotherly Love run deep.
Bridges grew up in Philadelphia, won two national titles playing with nearby Villanova and his mother is a vice president of human resources for the company that owns the 76ers.
Bridges, however, did not grow up a 76ers fan. In fact, he said after working out for the Knicks at their practice facility Thursday that Madison Square Garden is one of his favorite places to play.
“The Garden is a special place,’’ the Villanova junior said. “I love the Garden. I had my best games at the Garden this year.