Mikal Bridges Gets Real On NBA Scoring Boom, Steph vs. Sabrina Shootout, Crazy NBA Diet & More

On this week’s episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, the guys are joined by Brooklyn Nets Forward Mikal Bridges; they explore the scoring revolution in today’s NBA and if it’s a byproduct of poor defense of generational skill. They also discuss the upcoming 3-point contest battle between Stephen Curry & Sabrina Ionescu and ask Mikal how he handles being a Net in a Knicks city. Tap In!
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(0:00) - Intro
(10:07) - Mikal Bridges Joins the Show

[@shawswervoo]

Melo funny asf “We don’t take shots over here”😂

[@SolarguyAj]

Yall need more viewers. This Carmelo Anthony yall need to watch. Great show please support Melo

[@carmine_]

They legit just started the youtube and show not long ago.. literally no one builds anything that fast, no matter who you are.. go look at other “famous” ppl or athletes when they first start, especially on youtube… it takes a bit to grow

[@ImBack2Sav]

They’ll grow eventually

[@PaperChaserLa]

Bro they jus started 😂 they doing good for them not even having 6 episodes out yet

[@SolarguyAj]

@@carmine_ it’s called motivation and showing support. I didn’t say anything negative thats why they liked my post😂 yall should post more positive stuff and maybe help them grow

[@SolarguyAj]

@@PaperChaserLa and they got my support

[@kooga29]

This show gets better every week. The chipotle blimp story had me dying

[@KCdoesEverything]

I died with that giannis impersonation 😂😂😂 "Ereek"

[@edlocks5112]

Damn i wish we could rewind time and get this openness or access to Melo when he was with the Knicks... when Melo was traded to the knicks he was a dog for real... even Lebron didn't want to guard Melo. Keep up the good podcast broskis

[@theblindDD]

Melo is patient . We been wanting to see this side.

[@diamondscloudznizcream9839]

His game is and always been lazy

[@edlocks5112]

@@diamondscloudznizcream9839 you're bugging for real.. please explain what you mean. The man was 1 of the best pure scorers of all time. How can you be lazy and still get buckets....and not just chucking up 3s like these young boyz do now...Melo actually bodied people physically all day in the post. Then as he got older developed a heck of a 3 point shot. He was never the defender of the year but that wasn't his game. Appreciate the individual for what they are not what you think they should be.

[@diamondscloudznizcream9839]

Just like Paul Pierce was lazy and got buckets. What part are you not understanding. Half the time he was no being guarded and taking wife open shots. Him and LeBron were being compared to each other when they first came in the league and we see who worked harder and proved they were the best player.

[@edlocks5112]

@@diamondscloudznizcream9839 what? Lmfaoo nah no one can be compared to Lebron bro except Jordan. Pierce? Lol the guy ended up winning a couple of chips because he was lucky enough to play with a few great players and was a great scorer...oh and don't forget Paul was on all defensive teams numerous times eight times! ... definitely not lazy.... the only thing lazy is your auto correct smh embarrassing

[@DAVELLANOS1]

Y’all invited mikal bridges to talk Knicks 🤣🤣 (tell him to ask for a trade) 👀

[@Louis-wx1fo]

Yall gotta link up with Gils Arena! Would love to hear the back & forth and it would help this channel grow the audience it deserves!

[@martinezmatthews8598]

No driding sh*t…Melo is to real from them and he knows more basketball and better respected player than them…also I think they on different sponsors brands

[@angelofeliberty9258]

@@martinezmatthews8598Yeah Gil’s Arena is sponsored by underdog so basically rivals to prize picks😂

[@esbuenodun]

Nah 👎🏾

[@martinezmatthews8598]

@@esbuenodun reason?

[@bryonhawkins881]

That idea of Melo or any ex NBA player watching the game with an actual Fan like Mero would definitely help fans see the game differently.

[@hunnidbandtrillyaksfinest6886]

Melo’s cohost is underrated lol that New York slang is too hilarious 😂

[@nyc7187]

Son go get high and then search up “desus & mero” and run through all them clips.

[@jorgeguillermo935]

Melo always been my fav player to see him open up about the things that happened behind closed doors is hella inspiring 💯

[@lta4615]

WHY DOESNT MERO ASK MORE POINTED QUESTIONS, REPRESENT THE. FANS/VIEWERS INSTEAD OF POSITIONING YOURSELF AS A PEER OF BRIDGES AND MELO. ASK WHAT KNEE INJURY/SURGERY? WHAT WAS THE ISSUE BETWEEN WADE AND STERN, WHAT DID THEY SAY. WE WANT TO KNOW THESE THINGS?

[@jerryfrenchy4152]

He acts more like a fan than a fuckin host🤦🏾‍♂️

[@user-ml4ky7px8g]

Yea he’s a cool dude he just needs to do background research on his guest and subjects

[@EliDSage]

You should produce a documentary, movie or series about those early 70's Knicks team. It's the most underrated team historically. A lot of talent on that team.

[@QuisCapalot]

WHEN THE KNICKS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS LIVESTREAM THE GAME MELO AND MERO 🔥🔥

[@Steeezzzzz]

hearing melo talk about him playing through injuries, on the most recent KG/PP pod they were talking about how players before played thru injury for pride & competitive reasons, & melo just basically further confirmed that point. However, some players payed a steep price they probably wouldnt pay again with their bodies so its a double edged sword

[@JeffAxel410]

lol this podcast is hilarious as a Maryland representer I’ve always been a huge melo fan so to see he’s one of us and is showing more of his personality is dope to see. The D wade lockout story and melo saying he’d quit if a kid invited him to the frank stand had me in tears lol

[@everydaybm3541]

Kids still watch games , you have to think. The real OG’s watch sports in the crib & I sit my kids down just as a Sunday pass time & we watch sports and as a dad that’s free QT that you can’t buy & it builds tradition within your/ my family

[@scottyxo4052]

Lit Melo is different 🤣🤣 This My Favorite Channel Now

[@haroldmajor8875]

Y’all should hold a contest where the winner gets to watch a live NBA game with Melo in person. The fan gets a players perspective of the game and Melo would get the fans perspective of the game. Win Win!

[@clutch7548]

Mikal come to the Knicks with your Villanova bros

[@doingmore]

im watching the attitude of the players between each other, and how they handle the loss. Throughout the game, you can see who is a great teammate, a hustler on both ends, and ofc the negative things as well. Humility and determination should be displayed during a loss, and if not; and the inadequate behavior is consistent, trade him.

[@yvessaint21]

SUPPORT THE GOAT !!

[@bran1209]

Wish melo would of played one last season with nets and mikal in Brooklyn.

[@popeyewhitley3491]

Lol damn Melo let the guest talk but much love , love the show fr

[@johnnieriot13]

Bro I would give damn near anything to be able to sit with Melo and watch a Knick game. Ask questions and get deep in the weeds. That would be dope

[@sennsir]

1:08:49 “y’all got jump shots but I got jokes” 💀💀💀

[@Malc10__m]

First time watching and a basketball/life pod lover, I’m disappointed I wasn’t watching sooner. Easy subscribe. I never seen this side of Melo. He funny asl. 😂

[@jonathankurian5026]

Ayo half of the comment section is straight BUGGING. Can’t believe what half these haters are writing. Melo & Mero didn’t talk about anything? All they did was giggle?? If yall actually watch the full video you see them talk about… 1) Melo playing through an injury in 2015 with the all-star game was NYC (never before discussed) 2) Melo breaking down how the NBPA history was and what his generation to add to the negotiations with the owner 3) Mero talking about the trenches of educating our middle schoolers as a former teacher. Mikal might be a PE teacher cuz of this podcast once he retires lol 4) Sabrina vs Steph at the all-star 3 point shootout. They breakdown Including WNBA in the all-star game this year in INDY which is the first time that’s ever happened in sports history that I know of And most importantly SHOUT OUT ADRIAN DANTLEY!! That’s my OG frfr Love yall fellas. keep grinding and stay away from these haters ✌🏾

[@Shuttlesworth11]

They want him to copy all the nba player podcasts topics , this def more of conversational , not heavy interview or hot takes based.

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

Melo isn’t lying. I legit saw Adrian Dantley as a crossing guard. I lived in Arts District of Hyattsville. People were saying he went broke but he was just volunteering his time. Saw him last year at the White House Easter Roll.

[@Ashcash95]

I Always watch full games, you see everything and learn more from that. Now they just wanna see the best highlights.

[@fentanyljones6956]

My favorite player’s never been the star, I grew up lookin for the 5x5 or double double plus a couple blocks and couple steals from Aaaron Afflalo or for Dahntay Jones to get in Kobe’s head.. Right now it’s the hustle plqys from Payton Watson that get me going. You gotta watch the game to know the team!

[@Staydown2UcomeUp]

Been my favorite player ‼️💯

[@anthonylewis8253]

This is my new favorite podcast..

[@lminter89]

Mike played 99% of his minutes. My goat.

[@finishfirst4580]

I love all these podcasts. Each one with its own flavor.

[@MrNoVimBr]

Let’s go Me7o and Mero!!!

[@user-pk6nk6ht3v]

Man I love the show man…I been rocking with Melo since Syracuse and Kid Mero since Vice 🔥🔥🔥🍾

[@velscipio]

Adrian Dantley was also a ref for rec leagues

[@rashaunventura5599]

Matching camo pants!!!!!

[@cyrilogonda1447]

The Willis Reed part fye fr

[@bemtank5227]

Ima say the podcast game is crazy I alway look forward to y’all pod moo been my guy even this ima Celtics fan and mero been hilarious since his show on showtime

[@didierjanson3788]

Yo you gotta get DWade on here! I think the stories between y’all would be fire and hella funny

[@LouisianaL]

Melo went on his podcast recently… look it up

[@didierjanson3788]

@@LouisianaL yeah I watched it a couple of days ago. It was so good and didn’t feel like an interview and it felt mad honest

[@lavishlex918]

😂 2 Host With The Same Damn Army Fatigue Pants On Is Wild 😜 Parton Da Left 🤣

[@doncee5066]

Mikal Bridges calling the Nets the Knicks lil bros is crazy 😂🤣 pack him up

[@clee0110]

“See what I’m saying”😂😂

[@MalonMahotiere]

My favorite 🏀 player and my new favorite podcast 🔥🔥

[@Jaedin7]

Loving this podcast!! MELOOO 🧡🧡💛💙

[@mammothmuscle8855]

Bring Westbrook on and talk about him averaging triple doubles

[@fentanyljones6956]

Guys like Mikal, Jalen Brown, Donavan and them give me a lot of hope for the future of the NBPA and what it’s gonna do for society as a whole

[@CmThayer33]

Excellent interview

[@tish.plus.3]

Love the show fellas, but you know what would be dope is if we can get an interview with the GOAT Michael Jeffrey Jordan. Melo make it happen!

[@slayedbykdoll3152]

I love this podcast

[@jaysonjackson7916]

As NBA games, I listen to the Bucks games on the radio. I’m always working during the games

[@Lakeshow82]

I honestly think the Steph and Sabrina shootout will be entertaining. Glad to see the NBA continuing to try new ideas.

[@josheasy6716]

Why no need ..

[@justcameron6805]

@@josheasy6716it’s for the WNBA so it is a point

[@simplydolla9397]

We definitely need to get back to watching big games as a family

[@matttheknicksfan]

27:30 thats exactly what happened to me! i went to suns vs clippers in 2022 and mikal was the only suns starter who played 😂 book and cp said whats up during the game but i was tryna see book play. i already picked him to be my favorite player whenever melo blackballed again / eventually retired

[@mattroyce]

my new favorite show

[@sportgod4573]

7:15 I can agree on this. I’ve became a really big basketball fan within the last 2 to 3 years. Before then I wasn’t watching full games outside of my favorite team. now I watch league pass every single night and I’m probably watching a combination of maybe 4 to 5 games depending on the night

[@antonioyoung2977]

Yo I'm hitting the thumbs up button right after the intro every episode. These my guys right here I love this merger.

[@BVTMVN007]

We in here #PardonTheLeft

[@peterrossini6345]

Yo these 2 really got on the same pants 👖 lol 😂, surprised Melo didn’t make mero change them joints !!

[@leroyamos8492]

Who you telling. Pop corn reading 😂😂

[@spyballoon]

1:08:54 yo Mero you better not be alluding to the MLB with this one

[@MikeyMooks]

Such a fire pod, love the link up.. NY boys forever.. got me saying pardon the left more than twice a day 😂

[@victorb2989]

Did yall coordinate the Twining? Lol😂

[@square2582]

Good show

[@doncee5066]

They could have a whole episode on how nice Adrian Dantley was complete bucket and what’s crazy is Melo post up game is similar… don’t let Isiah Thomas see him crossing kids tho

[@beachavebaby]

Kid “ you know what I mean , you know what I’m saying , like “ mero 🤣

[@JR-is8pt]

The league skill set also helped with the gather🙄 step, allowing you 3 steps

[@tomimdawodu6808]

Even dudes wanna “check” dudes on the floor guys today are so so skilled they can get around that now, and get passed all that contact defense on the three point line

[@jludd34]

Adrian Dantley referee’d a few of my adult rec league games recently. Love the mindset. Stay active

[@xaviermayo_]

not even joking, this is my favorite sports podcast. mero is hilarious and melo is me7o (legendary). please continue this series for all new yorkers, knick fans and overall sports fans. one love 🖤

[@youtrav9249]

I would love to sit down with NBA players and break down what we see. That's my bucket list for sure lol

[@MBDavid_]

Can we get chapters in the videos? Chop it up into sections / chapters if you know what im talking about (: Melo you in my top 10 favorite players ever by the way (Born 2000)

[@franciscoruiz171]

Is it me or melo audio little choppy this episode?! Check his Microphone and/or check audio before upload this first time this happened when watching. Mero and bridges mics sound good , melos sounded little like he was getting hiccups lol. Keep up the great work 7pm in Brooklyn 💙🙏🧡

[@MURIU411]

Shout out to MERO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@victorb2989]

I’m wearing camo pants ? Shit me too 😂😂 Coordinated Assasins , did yall do that in purpose?

[@kevincruz643]

@18:00 Mero thats the quitate move lol the latin euro step

[@micahsea]

Let’s Get It!

[@doncee5066]

Willis Reed had the first bucket that game too lol

[@user-hu2ed8oe8m]

That womans basketball take is spott on. I know alotta people rag on them. But bro they play real x’s and o’s basketball, and they are super physical on defense. If you enjoy the game from that perspective, its super fun to watch. If you only care about dunks and all the IG reel type of basketball, its not for you.

[@bryanhartline1696]

And I don’t think anybody in the NBA plays as physical as Angel Reese. She straight up bullies girls

[@user-ml4ky7px8g]

Yessir we back at it pop y’all shit boys

[@187um9]

Put time stamps not all of us have 2h free..we can catch the ones we interested

[@doncee5066]

Melo gotta bring buddy to a Knicks game

[@D.owens08]

Reading ahead just in case you get called on lol you forgot grab that bathroom pass once they got near you lol

[@FAKEJORDANS_liverpoel]

Keep it up, yall killing it 💯

[@sneakermantone]

59:06 no cap tho 😂😂😂 handshakes different

[@lorenzogaines9097]

Can Melo talk about George Karl now that he's speaking his truth because for years he sat back and let them control the narrative

[@justinblitch2901]

@lorenzogaines9097 there was a lot of them

[@epyon7773]

At the palace they used to drop hungry howies boxes pizza from the catwalks with little parachutes on it. Chipotle would be next level tho

[@HYPERD00M]

Let’s gooooooo!!!

[@arthurstatus]

love these great convos. love all the insight Melo has of behind the scenes of the nab

[@djwalker9961]

Best sports pod can’t wait for this to really blow its all about consistency

[@glennmurphyjr5972]

Can we get Gil to 7pm in Brooklyn

[@dree32]

Fire episode 🔥🔥🔥

[@wavycam585]

🔥🔥🔥

[@RatedKwong1]

lmaooo that dwade story hilarious

[@carmelorodriguez9620]

Nah bridges needs to be a Knick asap

[@PBCkiller23]

I'm coaching at R.C.M u need 2 come pass there sometime those project kids need some Inspiration real shit fam

[@traphousemouse777]

Gotta get earl smith on the show

[@fentanyljones6956]

I can’t imagine not catching the Nuggets games front to back.

[@ernestearley8152]

We need Allen Iverson on the podcast

[@Dray_3stacks]

Facts

[@bernadetteGardnerPittman]

Yes bring Allen Iverson on

[@pokonx]

favorite podcast by far