Drafting Cameron Johnson Mikal Bridges Helped Suns Solve Age Old Problem Of How To Build Nba Contender
Mikal Bridges, chosen by the Sixers with the 10th pick a year earlier but acquired by the Suns in a trade, wasn’t exactly a child when he entered the league. He was only 21 at the draft but turned 22 well before opening night. When Johnson was chosen, the Suns were blistered with criticism for drafting a player of such advanced age. The Salt Lake Tribune gave the pick a C- grade, the same as NBADraft....