Who are Mikal Bridges' Parents?

Mikal Bridges is an American basketball player. He used to play for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He is currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.

Mikal Bridges was born on August 30, 1996 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He was raised by a single mother. He played basketball for the Villanova Wildcats before coming to the NBA. He made his NBA debut for the Phoenix Suns on October 17, 2018. He has gained recognition for his basketball skills which led him to be named as the Big East Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. He was also named to be the Big East Tournament MVP in 2018. He is currently the iron man in the NBA.

Bridges has currently achieved a PPG of 20.1 with a RPG of 4.4, APG of 3.3 and a PIE of 11.2 in his NBA career so far. He is a member of the United States National Basketball team in the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Who are Mikal Bridges’ parents?

Mikal Bridges’ parents are Jack Bridges and Tyneesha Rivers. However, his mother raised him as a single parent.

Who is Mikal Bridges’ Mother?

Tyneesha Rivers is Mikal Bridges’ mother. She tried her best to raise her son as a single mother despite facing a difficult time. Her son saw all the struggles she faced in her life as she attended her college and worked in a corporate company at the same time. She used to help him with his homework and then stayed awake all night writing her papers.

She taught her son about hustle, grit and determination in life. She used to work in the Human Resource Department of the Philadelphia 76ers. However, she left them when they selected him but then traded him to the Phoenix Suns. She currently works as the Chief People Officer at Curaleaf, a medicine brand. Moreover, she is also a co-host of the podcast “Tipping The Scales.”

Who is Mikal Bridges’ Father?

Mikal Bridges’ father is Jack Bridges. However, there is currently not much information available about him. However, he found a “father figure” in Monty Williams, the Phoenix Suns’ coach.

What Nationality are Mikal Bridges’ Parents?

Mikal Bridges’ mother Tyneesha Rivers grew up in inner Philadelphia. Therefore, she has American nationality. However, her ethnicity is African-American.

Since there is currently no information available about Jack Bridges, Mikal’s father, it is difficult to state his nationality and ethnicity.