US EditionMalcolm Brogdon, Former Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man Award Winner, Retires From the NBA
- On Wednesday Malcolm Brogdon told ESPN he is retiring after nine NBA seasons, having recently joined the New York Knicks on a camp deal before the announcement.
- After a season marked by career lows, Malcolm Brogdon averaged 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in a career-low 24 games and decided a week before the season began to retire.
- A decorated player, Malcolm Brogdon averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds across 463 appearances in nine NBA seasons, winning NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Sixth Man of the Year .
- With Brogdon stepping away, the Knicks' guard depth will now hinge on Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet, creating a three-way competition for minutes behind All-Star Jalen Brunson.
- Brogdon's retirement opens opportunities as it marks a quiet end to his career and could allow Miles McBride to thrive under Mike Brown, head coach, in New York Knicks' evolving rotation.
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Malcolm Brogdon, former Rookie of Year, retires from NBA
NEW YORK — Malcolm Brogdon retired Wednesday after a nine-year NBA career during which he won awards for being the league’s top rookie and best reserve. The veteran point guard had spent the preseason with the New York Knicks, where he could have been the backup to All-Star Jalen Brunson. Instead, he decided a week before the season began that he would no longer play. READ: NBA: Malcolm Brogdon recovering from thumb surgery “I am deeply grateful…
Malcolm Brogdon’s retirement reshapes Knicks’ depth chart — and cap strategy
Can’t say anyone saw that coming. The Knicks brought veteran floor general and 2017 Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon into training camp on a non-guaranteed deal — an experienced leader expected to stabilize the second unit and contribute to a team with championship ambitions in the Eastern Conference. That vision didn’t last long. Four preseason games into camp, with one left before opening night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brogdon abrupt…
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