Ohashi: Confidence comes from the trust of the coach and teammates, I m glad Brunson is my teammate

On May 21, Knicks player Mikal Bridges was interviewed by the media. The team is currently preparing for the Eastern Conference Finals with the Pacers. When talking about the team's core Brunson, Bridges quipped: "It's that 'hate' over there, yes, I'm glad he's my teammate."

When asked about the source of confidence in the playoffs, Bridges said: "I think the trust between the coach and the teammate is the most important."

When asked When he looked at the strength of the Pacers guard group, Bridges joked: "If you want me to list all the guards who have been against me, I can pronounce their names without falling."

Bridges has played 10 games for the Knicks in this season's playoffs, averaging 39.8 minutes per game, and averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks, shooting percentage of 45.1%, shooting percentage of 32.8% from three-pointers and 85.7% from free throws. The first game between the Knicks and the Pacers will be held at 8 a.m. on May 22.