Preying Mantis. Inspector Go Go Gadget. The Warden.
Phoenix Suns swingman Mikal Bridges has had several nicknames throughout his career. But there is one that sticks out like a black sheep among the others:
Brittle.
To say this nickname is oxymoronic would be putting it lightly. While it dates back beyond his days at Villanova, the 25-year-old wing has shown over the past four years just how strong and resilient he is, physically and mentally.
Last night, Bridges marked his 82nd start of the season, one of only two players to do so along with fellow former Wildcat, Saddiq Bey of the Detroit Pistons.