Real Reason Mikal Bridges And Cam Johnson Are Called 'Twins'

Their 'Twins' nickname started ever since Johnson was a rookie with the Phoenix Suns.

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Bridges and Johnson's friendship started when they had a workout together during the Summer League in Las Vegas.

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Deandre Ayton was the first person who thought of the nickname since both guys practically did everything together.

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It was no surprise when Durant wanted out of Brooklyn again, the Suns duo would be the focal point of the deal.

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Dating back to the 2022 offseason, Bridges and Johnson were always the names mentioned in a potential deal for Durant.

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When the trade was official, Bridges and Johnson weren't surprised they were both going to Brooklyn anymore.

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“We joked around and said at least we got us. To this day, it’s like, at least I got my twin with me," Bridges said.

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Three years later, the nickname lives on in Brooklyn where they're expected to carry more of the load on both ends.

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It was a bittersweet ending for fans in Phoenix but it was a deal they had to make to solidify their championship odds.

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