When an NBA Star Became a Second Grade Teacher

Mikal Bridges, an NBA player for the Brooklyn Nets, fulfilled a lifelong aspiration by stepping into the role of a second-grade teacher for a day at PS 134 in Brooklyn. Despite a late night after an NBA game, Bridges spent his day engaging with students from various backgrounds, playing games, and even learning the xylophone from first graders. Motivated by his own positive experience with a second-grade teacher named Ms. Porter, Bridges aims to make a difference in education, hoping to transition into teaching after his basketball career. His visit highlighted the powerful impact teachers have on shaping young lives.