Miles Bridges says hes been to therapy after domestic violence arrest as Suns face blowback for polarizing move

Miles Bridges recognizes the obvious when it comes to his new start with Suns.For as his talented as he may be, there are plenty in the desert who are not thrilled with Phoenix acquiring a player previously arrested on a domestic violence charge that later led to an NBA suspension.“Like (general manager Brian Gregory) said, there’s mixed feelings about me being here,” Bridges said Wednesday.“I take full responsibility of my actions.

I’ve been to counseling, I’ve been to therapy, and right now I’m just prioritizing, just like B.G.said, being better as a man every day, on and off court — mainly off the court — and just being a great father and earning the trust of this fan base and community.”The Suns formally introduced Bridges on Wednesday after recently finalizing the surprising trade that saw Phoenix acquire Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and 2027 second-round selection from the Hornets for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neal and a 2033 first-round pick.Gregory called Bridges a “perfect fit for us,” but there are certainly questions about that fit when it comes to his past legal troubles.Police arrested Bridges in 2022 on a domestic violence charge after an argument with his wife turned physical in Los Angeles.His wife, Mychelle Johnson, alleged that he choked her until she passed out, broke her nose and gave her a concussion that landed her in the hospital.Bridges pled not guilty and avoided jail time in a plea agreement, and sat out the 2022-23 season.

The NBA later handed him a 30-game suspension in April 2023.In October 2023, Bridges was accused of violating a protective order of an ex-girlfriend after throwing billiard balls at the window and windshield of her car.That case was ultimately dropped, per ESPN.Gregory labeled Bridges’ past actions as “unacceptable behavior” before saying the 28-year-old has accepted responsibility for his acts and noting that he has gone to counseling.“Those questions are part of his story,” Gregor...