Will the Knicks stop criticizing Mikal Bridges?

A bad season and opening game doesn’t make life any easier for the Knicks forward. However, there have been some funky but effective jump shots in the league. Shawn Marion and Chandler Parsons are two examples that come to mind. Both of those players have shot the ball well despite having unorthodox form.

The worrying thing is that Bridges had a nice jump shot before he went to the Knicks. Even when he was with the Brooklyn Nets last season, his shot looked the same as it always has. Bridges said he’s been trying to eliminate a hiccup in his jump shot. He’s been trying to increase the release point on his jumper, but it’s giving him a two-motion release. While his 7’1 wingspan doesn’t make his shot super fluid, the eye test matches the awkward form.

His 37.2% on 7.2 three-point attempts per game is encouraging, so that may not be a huge concern. Considering the draft capital the Knicks gave up, any major change with Bridges could be disastrous for New York. After going all-in over the summer, if Bridges’ shooting regresses, the Knicks could find themselves on the wrong side of history.