What?
So sudden.
Brogdon announced his retirement without any prior signs...
This guy signed a training camp contract with the Knicks in the offseason, appeared in four preseason games, averaging 13 minutes, putting up 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.3 steals, shooting 29.4%, 25%, and 100%, and was actually likely to secure a spot on the regular season roster.
Born on December 11, 1992, Brogdon is 32 years old this year, a 1.93m tall, 2.10m wingspan combo guard, drafted 6th in the second round in 2016. Over his NBA career, he averaged 29.1 minutes in regular season games, scoring 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists, with shooting splits of 46.3%, 38.8%, and 87.4%. In the playoffs, he averaged 27.9 minutes, contributing 12 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, shooting 42.1%, 37.8%, and 82.1%.
During the 2016-17 season with the Bucks, Brogdon was named Rookie of the Year; in the 2022-23 season with the Celtics, he earned the Sixth Man of the Year award. In the 2020-21 season with the Pacers, he exploded with averages of 21.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, reaching near All-Star caliber at his peak.
Though his NBA career lasted only nine seasons, Brogdon earned a total salary of $133 million, achieving both fame and fortune. Now, we congratulate him on starting a new chapter in his life!