Knicks Star Mikal Bridges Reacts To Damian Lillard's Instagram Post

Mikal Bridges commented on Damian Lillard's Instagram post.

Feb 22, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) watch a loose ball during the second half at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard still remains among the best point guards in the NBA at 34.

Even though he had a down season (by his standards), Lillard still averaged 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 73 games for the Milwaukee Bucks.

On Wednesday, Lillard made a post to Instagram that had over 41,000 likes in two hours.

Lillard captioned his post: "🕺🏽"

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The post contained a clip from a recent scrimmage at the Bucks facility.

One person to leave a comment was New York Knicks star Mikal Bridges.

His comment had over 400 likes in one hour.

Bridges: "Get back bruh u not getting that steal"

Mikal Bridges Comment / September 25

Bridges and Lillard have faced off 17 times over the previous six seasons.

Lillard has a 10-7 record in those matchups.

Damian Lillard says he’s a Fan of Mikal Bridges & Loves his Game 👀#Netsworld pic.twitter.com/UtP4uDtfml

— NetsKingdom 👑🗽 (@NetsKingdomAJ) April 13, 2023

Bridges is coming off a strong season for the Brooklyn Nets where he averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 82 games.

Over the offseason, he was traded to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster deal.

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Last season, the Bucks were the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.

They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Apr 26, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Meanwhile, the Knicks were the second seed with a 50-32 record.

They lost to the Pacers in Game 7 of the second round.