Charlotte Hornets swingman Miles Bridges may not exactly be vying for this season's Rookie of the Year award, but at least he is confident that his progress as a rookie has been outstanding thus far.

Speaking to Roderick Boone of The Athletic, the 6-foot-7 small forward explained why in his mind, he believes that he has successfully broken through the dreaded rookie wall.

“In the beginning of the season, I was on fire,” Bridges said. “I feel like I was one of the best rookies, but then as the season went on, I started struggling. So it’s just a mental aspect where you need to be strong mentally to be able to play in the NBA, especially as a rookie. I feel I overcame the rookie wall and I feel like I am going to play great for the rest of the season.”

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Bridges has been able to put together a string of noteworthy performances of late.

Over the past four games, the 20-year-old is averaging 10.3 points (on 60.7 percent shooting), 0.8 three-pointers, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 blocks, and just 0.3 turnovers in 18.3 minutes of the Charlotte bench.

The Hornets have won three of those past four games, and the energy and firepower Bridges is able to bring to the second unit have been pivotal in the team's recent run.

Charlotte currently has a 22-24 record, and are holding on to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.