Things started awkwardly between the Knicks starter and coach, and then ended with Bridges hitting the game-winner in overtime vs. Portland.

On Wednesday, Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks made headlines and raised eyebrows when he revealed to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post that he'd asked head coach Tom Thibodeau to lighten the minutes load on the team's starters.

One of the biggest critiques that has followed New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau throughout his coaching career is his minutes distribution. He is commonly called out for playing his starters heavy minutes and rarely utilizing his bench.