Just in: After nine NBA seasons, New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon has decided to retire from basketball, he tells ESPN. Brogdon became the 2017 Rookie of the Year and 2023 Sixth Man of the Year after being drafted No. 36 in 2016.
Brogdon was set to make the Knicks' regular season roster, but had been contemplating retirement and informed Knicks officials on Wednesday of his decision. Full statement from Brogdon on his sudden retirement:
"Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career. I have proudly given my mind, body, and spirit to the game over the last few decades. With the many sacrifices it took to get here, I have received many rewards. I am deeply grateful to have arrived to this point on my own terms and now to be able to reap the benefits of my career with my family and friends. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all who have had a place in my journey."
https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/fac13cf0f5026
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Damn I’m old
Oh lol
Just fell to my knees in a Hannaford
Really? Surely he still had teams he could play for. At least he’s got enough money to retire.
Yooooo what
I know it’s not super relevant, but it’s crazy that LeBron is outlasting dudes drafted 13 years after him.
Thanks for everything Malcolm!
Obviously Brogdon doesn’t have the most storied career ever but two major awards and a 50-40-90 season is an amazing career
Bucks legend
bro would rather retire than be a knick u hate to see it
Huh
Damn. Did he just not want to play anymore?
He’s only 32 years old.
Crazy to think he retired only 2-3 years after winning Sixth Man of the Year.
I guess his injuries were worse than we knew or imagined…
Made 132m, in his early 30’s and known for being a smart guy. Good luck on the next chapter President
Such a nice combo guard when he was able to play, thought he would be alright with the Knicks but his body is probably absolute toast.
Probably wasn’t gonna play much with that McBride/Clarkson bench duo, but I thought the knicks had a real steal for a depth point guard who could easily play a bigger role. Happy for him though, can’t believe he’s 32.
just saw a knicks fan drop to his knees in timbs
Did not see this coming
Doesn’t he have a master’s degree and his entire family is like lawyers and academics?
Off to part 2 of his career I guess
I just saw that his LinkedIn profile was updated. Makes sense.
What losing the wizards in preseason does to your mental. But seriously though, I expect to see him on a bench somewhere in a coaching or development role in the not too distant future
Man I remember when he dunked on LeBron and kyrie as a rookie
He’s running for President now
Bout to turn 33 so its not a crazy age to retire but still surprising. Wonder if hes got something lined up to be on someones staff
Honestly not that shocking to me. Never thought he was 100% invested in basketball. 5yr college guy, got his masters in public policy that he talked about pursuing later in life often while on the Bucks. Glad he got his ROTY, 6MOTY and payday
That’s Wizards legend Malcolm Brogdon to you
Does he get his full pension since he was technically signed with the Knicks this year for his 10th year in the NBA? I know a guy like him who’s made 133m and is smart probably doesn’t need to rely on it but I’m curious lol.
Imagine he has other ventures in mind and of course just spending time with family. He’s made some good money for being as young as he is.
That’s crazy. He’s been a personal favorite of mine since he came into the league and I was stoked when we brought him in. I’m surprised he’s retiring but he’s had a great career.
Imagine telling somebody Brogdon would retire before Lebron.
Dude was rookie of the year 14 years after Lebron was drafted. That is nuts
Mike brown making him run too many sprints
Don’t they get a bunch of benefits after 10 years of service? Retiring after 9 seems wild
Surprised he didn’t want to do one more year to get the lifetime healthcare.
Surprised he didn’t stick it out for one more year to get that fat NBA pension. Must’ve really not been able to play any further. Had a great and reliable run.
Bet he’s going to end up coaching, dude is so smart and articulate
Can’t blame the guy, health is wealth. He has enough money and intelligence to have an excellent life, wish him all the best!
Sad wahoo noises. What a legend.
I remember being so sad when I realized he wasn’t gonna be a core playoff piece for the Celtics. Still an amazing player, wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up being a better politician though.
Damn, was really looking forward to having him on the roster as a steadying PG off the bench.
can’t believe he was drafted in 16, he just feels like one of those names thats been in the league since 2010
Very surprising he didn’t stick around for the 10 year pension.
Brogdon.
Brogdon
“I ain’t making myself clear, the game ain’t in me no more, none of it.”
Banked $133 million in career earnings and retiring at 32. Sounds pretty good to me!