Phoenix Suns fans lament losing Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson in Kevin Durant trade

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic

February 9, 2023 at 12:13 PM·4 min read

The Kevin Durant trade brought out mixed emotions for Phoenix Suns fans on social media.

On one hand, many were excited to see the Suns acquire Durant, one of the best players in the NBA.

On the other, however, was the fact that Phoenix included fan favorites Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson in the deal … a fact that’s did not go over well with some.

After all, the Suns drafted Bridges and Johnson. Suns fans have seen the team grow up with them on the roster.

It just won't be easy for some to let them go, judging from their comments on Twitter.

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Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson are part of the Phoenix Suns' trade for Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets.

Phoenix Suns fans react to losing Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson in Kevin Durant trade:

Thank you to the Twins as we affectionately called them! Mikal and Cam we are going to miss you. The business of basketball is a brutal part of this life, but @Suns fans will never forget the Joy and professionalism you two brought us! 🙏🏿 we will be watching! pic.twitter.com/fuV2baTTAe
— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) February 9, 2023

Getting KD but giving up Mikal and Cam pic.twitter.com/VCJuCqu6zM
— Kung Fu Kenny (@KungFu_Kenny30) February 9, 2023

Nets fans please take care of my boys Mikal and Cam ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ImZUB6bIkN
— Jaden (@legend_booker1) February 9, 2023

I reserve the right to be extremely excited very soon, but I do feel legitimately sad about losing Mikal and Cam.
— Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) February 9, 2023

Wow man. The Suns are really getting a Kevin Durant trade done under Mat Ishbia. Losing Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson stings, but wow. Unreal
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) February 9, 2023

I really just watched Mikal and Cam’s last games as Suns pic.twitter.com/z6v5Kr10yx
— Tuff (Torrey Craig Stan) (@TuffPlayz) February 9, 2023

I love Mikal and Cam. Nothing but love for the twins #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/aWVmbs4z2s
— Alex  (@Patsnation87) February 9, 2023

NEW BIG 4!
CP3, Book, KD and Ayton. WOW

Hate to see Mikal and Cam go. Damn! https://t.co/FZFcFcjkjt
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) February 9, 2023

I’m very excited to see what happens with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the same team with CP3 and Ayton.
But damn, it hurts to lose Mikal and Cam Johnson! I hoped they’d be Suns forever.
I’ll never get used to seeing them wearing anything but Purple & Orange. Brutal…
— Anthony DeFalco (@addefalco) February 9, 2023

I am going to miss Mikal and Cam SO MUCH. #Suns had better win a title to make this worth it. 🙏 https://t.co/5TXc2bXuBV
— Arizona Sports History (@AZSportsHistory) February 9, 2023

If the Suns win the title this year Mikal and Cam still get a ring
— Realistic Suns Fan (@RealisticSuns) February 9, 2023

Thank You Mikal and Cam 🙏,
We will miss you sun forever☀️ pic.twitter.com/FZ7RNuPTsm
— Shotz (@ShotzXe3) February 9, 2023

Ok Ok...so Ayton and Durant make a super potent inside right? Durant can hit from the outside. CP3 and Booker. Starting five is solid. Jae was going in any trade. But Mikal and Cam Johnson and four firsts? smh. Well, I'm glad the bench got a lot of work earlier this year.
— Dave Zorn (@davezorn72) February 9, 2023

Can only imagine the emotions tomorrow morning when it hits the team that Mikal and Cam are leaving for good. The tears will be flowing from everyone. What a run it’s been with this core. pic.twitter.com/uVx6B199wu
— JW (@VALLEYBOYjw) February 9, 2023

As incredible as it is to have KD, I am a bit emotional about losing Mikal and Cam
— Kyler Burd (@AZCard_BurdsEye) February 9, 2023

This trade is difficult to deal with emotionally. Mikal and Cam J are two of my favorite Suns players ever.
— Nicholas Stick (@nippstick) February 9, 2023

Losing Mikal and Cam J hurts *a LOT*

If the Suns don’t win a title with KD it’s going to be more gutting than it already is. https://t.co/nxLVyvzq00
— 🏀 Leibz 🦉 (@BenLebo) February 9, 2023

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