Mikal Bridges’ Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History
Parents:
- Mikal Bridges was raised by a single mom, Tyneeha Rivers.
- Tyneeha has been vocal about her struggles while raising Mikal. She balanced climbing the corporate ladder, attending college, and being a young mom.
- Despite the challenges, she instilled a strong work ethic in Mikal, teaching him grit and determination.
Siblings:
- Mikal has three brothers:
- Eric Bridges: His older brother, who posts frequently on Instagram. Eric is the owner of a towing company called EWay Towing.
- Jack Bridges: Another brother with a public Instagram account (@honchojac).
- Korey Bridges: The third brother, who also has a public Instagram account (@korbridge).
- Although some NBA fans have speculated that Mikal is related to Charlotte Hornets player Miles Bridges, they are not actually family; they have different parents and hail from different states.
Dating Life:
- Mikal Bridges is romantically linked with Grainger Rosati, a lacrosse player.
- While there have been photos of them together, neither of them has officially confirmed their relationship yet.
Personal Life
Mikal Bridges, born on August 30, 1996, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays as a shooting guard/small forward for the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bridges also played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats, winning national championships in 2016 and 2018.
Bridges played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats under coach Jay Wright. He was a key contributor to Villanova’s national championships in 2016 and 2018.
His defensive prowess, three-point shooting, and team-first mentality made him a fan favorite. In the 2018 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Bridges with the 10th overall pick. Where he has since become a cornerstone of the team. NBA All-Defensive First Team (2022): Bridges’ defensive skills earned him this prestigious honor.
His nickname, “the Warden,” reflects his lockdown defense.
