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He was once a rising star on the court, igniting the enthusiasm of fans with one brilliant breakthrough after another and precise shooting, and he was once expected to be the future of the team, and even the entire league was looking forward to seeing him become the next superstar, but fate played a cruel joke on him and pushed him to the edge of the abyss
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2022 was supposed to be a year of hope and harvest for Miles Bridges, who showed amazing talent and quality on the court, his stats continued to climb, winning the recognition of fans and the team, and the Hornets also saw his potential and planned to give him a contract with a maximum salary of more than 100 million to keep him in Charlotte for the long term
Just when everyone was looking forward to him going to the next level, a piece of news was like a thunderbolt from the blue, shattering Bridges's bright future, he was exposed to domestic violence against his wife, and for a while public opinion was in an uproar, accusations and invective were overwhelming, and the praise and expectation turned into disappointment and anger in an instant
The league reacted quickly by imposing a 30-game ban on Bridges, requiring him to attend domestic violence counseling courses and parent education courses, as well as complete 100 hours of community service, which was undoubtedly a devastating blow to Bridges, who was on the rise
The ban means he will lose the opportunity to play all season, lose the stage to prove himself, lose the huge contract that would have been at his fingertips, and more importantly, he will lose the trust of the fans, the support of the team, and the foundation of his foothold in the league
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In the face of the sudden change, Bridges fell into a deep confusion and pain, he realized that his actions had caused great harm to his wife, family and all those who cared about him, and also buried his career, remorse, self-blame, fear, all kinds of negative emotions surrounded him, so that he could barely breathe
The dreams and glory of the past now seemed so far away, as if he had fallen from the clouds to the bottom, and he could not see a ray of light, nor could he find a way forward
Just when Bridges was on the verge of giving up hope, the Hornets reached out to him, and instead of giving up on the errant young man, they chose to believe that he could turn his back on his feet and get back on his feet
The Hornets offered him a qualification offer to get back on the court, a counselor to help him get out of the shadows and get to know himself again, and the team's coaches and teammates regularly communicated with him to encourage him not to give up and face the challenges ahead
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The support and help of the Hornets is like a ray of sunshine in the winter, shining into Bridges's icy heart, he knows that he has failed the team's expectations, and he also knows that this is his last chance, and he must seize it firmly to make up for the mistakes he has made
With this gratitude and determination, Bridges began a long road of self-redemption, actively cooperating with psychotherapy, seriously reflecting on his mistakes, trying to learn how to control his emotions, how to communicate effectively with family and friends, and he began to understand that violence can never solve the problem, only bring more harm
In addition to the psychological adjustment, Bridges has not given up his love and pursuit of basketball, he insists on training every day, maintaining competitive condition, hoping to return to the court in the best condition and repay all those who support him
As time passed, Bridges sweated on the training ground, and gradually regained his former confidence and happiness, and he longed to return to that familiar stage, and prove with his actions that he had been reborn, and was no longer the impulsive and irritable teenager
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Finally, the 2023-24 season has begun, and Bridges has returned to the NBA after a lengthy suspension, and this time, he cherishes the opportunity more than ever and is more eager to prove himself with real actions
Bridges, who returned to the game, showed an amazing transformation, not only more mature skills, but also a more calm mentality, he is no longer obsessed with individual scoring, but more focused on teamwork, with his all-round performance to lead the team
His breakthrough is still sharp, his shooting is still accurate, but unlike in the past, his eyes are more determined, more responsible, and more grateful, he knows that he has made mistakes, and he knows that he still has a long way to go, but he will not lose his way again, he will use his hard work and sweat to win everyone's respect
The coach and teammates of the Hornets have felt the change in Bridges, they have given him full trust and support, allowing him to release his energy on the court, and Bridges has lived up to everyone's expectations, and he has rewarded everyone who supported him with wonderful performances after wonderful performances
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He averaged 21 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists per game, shooting 46% from the field and 35% from three-point range
What's even more commendable is that Bridges' defensive ability has also been significantly improved, he actively fights for every rebound, tries to block every shot, and uses his actual actions to explain what a real team player is
Bridges was not afraid of the face of Brother Alphabet, who had made him suffer so much, and he used tough physical confrontation and accurate prediction to successfully limit the MVP player's play, and under his defense, Brother Alphabet shot only 9 of 21, completely losing his former dominance
Bridges' outstanding performance not only helped the Hornets improve their record, but also won the recognition of the fans, who were amazed by his transformation and relieved that he was back on his feet, and the doubts and invectives of the past gradually disappeared, replaced by encouragement and appreciation
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Bridges became a free agent in the summer of 2024, and although his contract was far less than he had anticipated, he didn't feel disappointed because he knew he was lucky to be able to continue playing and stay with the Hornets
He turned down offers from other teams and resolutely signed a contract extension with the Hornets because he wanted to continue to prove himself here, to fulfill his basketball dreams here, and to repay everyone who supported him here
Bridges' story is a story of redemption and rebirth, he once lost his way and made mistakes, but he did not give up on himself, but bravely faced the past and tried to change himself
He proved with practical actions that everyone has the opportunity to make mistakes, but more importantly, we must have the courage to admit mistakes and actively seek change, as long as we do not give up hope, we will be able to overcome difficulties and create our own miracles
Bridges' story continues, his future is still promising, and let's hope that this player, who has fallen to the bottom, can continue to write his own legend in the years to come
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