Malcolm Brogdon Retires: Impact on the Knicks After 9 NBA Seasons

Malcolm Brogdon Announces Retirement from Basketball

New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon has decided to end his basketball career after nine seasons in the NBA, as announced. Brogdon, who averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in a minimum of 24 games with the Washington Wizards last season, was on track to be part of the Knicks’ final roster. However, he had been considering retirement and communicated his decision to the team’s management.

Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career. I have proudly given my mind, body, and spirit to the game for the last decades. With the many sacrifices that brought me here, I have received many rewards.

Malcolm Brogdon

The 32-year-old player expressed his gratitude to all those who were part of his career.

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Malcolm Brogdon has informed the Knicks that he is retiring from the NBA, sources tell ESPN. Brogdon was expected to be a key reserve guard for New York this season. pic.twitter.com/V1nS0i461t

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 4, 2024

Brogdon’s decision to retire impacts the Knicks’ roster configuration, as he was slated to be the team’s backup point guard this season. Selected 36th overall in the 2016 draft, Brogdon was the NBA Rookie of the Year with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017 and the NBA Sixth Man of the Year with the Boston Celtics in 2023. He is one of two players to have won both awards, along with Mike Miller. Brogdon shot a combined 43% from the 3-point line during the 2022-24 seasons, which placed him fourth in the league, but fell to a career-low 29% last season. In his nine NBA seasons, Brogdon averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game with the Wizards, Trail Blazers, Celtics, Pacers, and Bucks.