The Phoenix Suns made a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers on draft night last summer to acquire the 10th overall pick, Mikal Bridges. The two-time National Champion from Villanova showcased his defensive tenacity and ability to stretch the floor all season long as he made quite the case to land on one of the NBA all-rookie teams.
The all-rookie teams are comprised of the ten best rookies, regardless of position, as voted by a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters. Not only did Bridges rank as arguably the best defensive rookie in his class, but also established himself as one of the top perimeter defenders in the entire league by going head-to-head against the best opposing player every night.