Mikal Bridges Gives Sonny a Trophy-Celebration Shoutout

A title moment gets personal.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read

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RT @NBA: "That's my son right there." ❤️ Mikal Bridges shouts out his special guest, Sonny 🐶 https://t.co/ytBxO5UuaQ

What happened: Mikal Bridges used the championship spotlight to shout out Sonny, calling him “my son” in a celebratory moment shared by the NBA. The post came amid New York’s title celebrations after Bridges helped deliver the 2026 championship.

Why it matters: The moment adds a lighter, personal layer to Bridges’ role in New York’s championship run. It also reflects how quickly player personality moments can become part of a title week’s wider fan memory.

By the numbers: New York’s 2026 championship ended a 53-year title drought, according to prior Wire coverage.

What to watch: Watch for more appearances from Bridges as the title celebrations continue. Any formal team ceremony or parade remarks could add another public chapter to the week.

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@arielhelwani Jun 18, 5:10 PM ET

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