The New York Knicks’ northeast rivals, the Boston Celtics, cruised their way to the 2024 NBA title, and with that, Leon Rose saw a vision. He didn’t just picture a tough, gritty defensive wing duo; he went out and built one. With daring confidence, Rose sent a boatload of picks to their crosstown punching bag, the Brooklyn Nets, for 6’6” forward Mikal Bridges.

OG Anunoby and Bridges have built a potent connection throughout their time in New York, stopping opposing offenses in their tracks. They don’t call them ‘Wingstop’ for no reason. It’s not a coincidence that Anunoby and Bridges were pivotal components in knocking the defending champion Celtics out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

However, this wasn’t a shocker, especially not for Rose, who threw the kitchen sink at Brooklyn only 11 months

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