New York Knicks’ Malcolm Brogdon announces retirement. New York Knicks veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon has decided to retire from basketball after a stellar nine-year NBA career
Brogdon 32 announced his decision to ESPN on Wednesday. Last season, he averaged 12.7 points, 41 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 24 games for the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks. Malcolm Brogdon announces retirement from basketball after nine NBA seasons
A Key Role For The Knicks. Brogdon was slated to play as a reserve point guard for the Knicks this season under new coach Mike Brown. He was poised to make the final roster, but after several days of deliberation, he made the difficult decision to retire and informed Knicks officials of his decision. This decision is bound to impact the team’s roster construction, as Brogdon’s experience and leadership were crucial to the team
Brogdon’s Emotional Statement. In a statement to ESPN, Brogdon said Today, I am officially retiring from my professional basketball career. I have dedicated my mind, body, and soul to this game over the past few decades. This journey has required many sacrifices but also countless awards and honors. I am grateful to have reached this point on my own terms and to now be able to spend time with my family and friends sincerely thank everyone who made this journey special
A Glimpse of an illustrious career
Selected 36th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, Brogdon has achieved numerous accomplishments in his career
- He won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2017 with the Milwaukee Bucks. He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2023 with the Boston Celtics. He is one of the few players, along with Mike Miller, to have won both prestigious awards
- Brogdon played for teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Washington Wizards.s During his career, over nine seasons, he averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per gam, playing 29.1 minutes per game
Fluctuating Three-Point Shooting. Brogdon was also known for his excellent three-point shooting. During the 2022-24 season, he made three-point shots with an accuracy of 43% which ranked fourth in the league at the time; however, last season, his three-point shooting dropped to 29% the lowest of his career
Future Planes
Brogdon has expressed his desire to spend time with his family and friends after retirement. His fans and the NBA community will always remember his contributions. His leadership, dedication to the game, and versatility on the court made him a respected player
The New York Knicks will now explore new options to fill Brogdon’s shoes as the team looks for a strong performance that will forever be etched in basketball history
