Malcolm Brogdon Announces Retirement from NBA at 32
Malcolm Brogdon, the New York Knicks point guard, has made a shocking decision to retire from the NBA at the age of 32. He made the announcement after just one training camp session with the Knicks, despite signing a veteran minimum deal with the team on September 12. Brogdon's decision to retire comes after nine seasons in the league, where he played for five different teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Washington Wizards. During his career, Brogdon achieved numerous accolades, including being named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2017 and Sixth Man of the Year in 2023.
Key Takeaways:
- Malcolm Brogdon is the second player in NBA history to achieve a 50-40-90 season, shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.6% from three-point range, and 92.8% from the free throw line.
- He was the eighth player in NBA history to achieve a 50-40-90 season, and he was also the first second-round pick to win the Rookie of the Year award since 1965.
- Brogdon played for a total of 506 games in his nine-year NBA career, with a impressive 15,000+ minutes played.
- He never picked up a single technical foul in his career, joining a short list of elite players, including Mike Conley and Knicks legend Walt Frazier.
- Brogdon won numerous awards and accolades, including Rookie of the Year in 2017 and Sixth Man of the Year in 2023.
- He averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game over the course of his career, demonstrating his exceptional all-around skills.
- Brogdon's decision to retire impacts the Knicks' roster, leaving an open spot on the team and doubts about their depth at point guard.
Statistics:
- 9 NBA seasons played
- 506 games played
- 15,000+ minutes played
- 50.5% shooting from the field
- 42.6% shooting from three-point range
- 92.8% shooting from the free throw line
- 15.3 points per game
- 4.7 assists per game
- 4.1 rebounds per game
Sources:
- ESPN
- Bleacher Report
- Hindustan Times