The New York Knicks have officially signed Mikal Bridges to a four-year contract extension — but it turns out the much-circulated “$150 million deal” isn’t quite accurate. According to league sources, the final number is actually $150,000,001, giving cap enthusiasts a playful detail to savor.
Knicks President Leon Rose praised Bridges as a “unique talent” whose two-way impact and unmatched durability made him indispensable to the team’s deep playoff run. Since arriving in New York, Bridges has started every game, led the league in total minutes played (3,036), and recorded his 500th consecutive game played — a feat not seen since the 1980s.
Bridges’ on-court production backed up the front office’s enthusiasm. He averaged 17.6 points on 50% shooting, along with 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. In the playoffs, he elevated his game further, helping lead the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years — highlighted by clutch game-winning plays against the Celtics.
Bridges also made Knicks Christmas Day history, dropping 41 points on 68% shooting, joining legends Bernard King and Richie Guerin in the record books.
Originally drafted 10th overall in 2018, the Villanova product continues to build on a resume that includes All-Defensive honors and two NCAA championships. Now officially locked in, Bridges is poised to be a cornerstone of the Knicks’ long-term plans — and yes, every single dollar of that $150,000,001 counts.
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