From Draft to Stardom: The Rise of Mikal Bridges.
The Philadelphia 76ers' decision to trade Mikal Bridges, a hometown hero and Villanova star, just minutes after drafting him in 2018 has come back to haunt them as he now plays for the Brooklyn Nets. The article takes a deep dive into the Sixers' history of draft picks and trades, including the controversial "Process" era led by former GM Sam Hinkie, and the subsequent Colangelo years. The article also explores the reasons behind the decision to trade Bridges and the Sixers' ongoing pursuit of star players.