Malcolm Brogdon is bringing his playing days to a close.
Brogdon made public his choice to step away from professional basketball after nine seasons on Wednesday afternoon, just a week before he and the New York Knicks were prepared to formally commence the 2025-26 season.
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“Today marks the commencement of my transition from my basketball playing career,” Brogdon expressed in a statement, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Over the course of the past several decades, I have dedicated my intellect, physical being, and passion to the sport. As a result of the numerous compromises made to achieve this level, I have been rewarded handsomely. I am profoundly appreciative for having attained this juncture on my own terms and for now having the opportunity to savor the rewards of my career alongside my family and friends.
“From the depths of my being, thank you to all who have played a role in my journey.”
Brogdon had inked a one-year agreement with the Knicks earlier during the offseason, although he was competing for a final roster position with the organization prior to opening day when he instead chose to retire. He had participated in four preseason contests with the squad this autumn, most recently on Monday evening versus the Washington Wizards.
Brogdon competed at Virginia from 2011-2016, where he garnered consensus first-team All-American recognition as a senior. The Milwaukee Bucks subsequently selected him with the No. 36 overall selection in 2016, and he dedicated his initial three seasons in the league to the franchise. He was traded to the Indiana Pacers after three seasons, where he spent another three years prior to circulating repeatedly in recent years. Brogdon spent a season with both the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers before arriving with the Wizards last season, where he posted averages of 12.7 points and 4.1 assists across just 24 games while coping with several injuries.
Overall, Brogdon averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game throughout his career. He received Rookie of the Year honors in 2017 and was recognized as the league’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2023 during his tenure with the Boston Celtics.
The Knicks, who advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years earlier this spring, will commence the regular season under the guidance of new head coach Mike Brown on Oct. 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
