Sometimes, things have a way of hiding in plain sight. NBA players can be the same way.
Perhaps you just never saw them in the right light. The partner of your dreams could be your longtime best friend. It simply never occurred to you until a particular moment.
A player can develop a reputation as a solid starter. Suddenly, they’re traded to a different team, and they emerge as a star.
We may be watching Mikal Bridges’ ascent to stardom. He was already one of the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA as a member of the Phoenix Suns.
On the Brooklyn Nets, he’s flashed shot-creating abilities that could make him a featured part of any offense.
Could the Nets trade him to the Indiana Pacers this summer?