Shocking the NBA! Brogdon suddenly announced his retirement at the age of 32. The Knicks were caught off guard and his career came to an abrupt end.

On October 16, a shocking news came from the NBA league - 32-year-old point guard Malcolm Brogdon issued a statement through ESPN, officially announcing his retirement. The former Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year winner suddenly chose to end his basketball career during the prime period of his career, surprising the entire league. It is reported that Brogdon has been considering retirement before, and he is also the only pure point guard candidate for the New York Knicks besides core guard Jaylen Brunson.

The Knicks management was caught off guard by the sudden decision to retire.

According to sources, Brogdon informed the Knicks management of his retirement decision on the same day, and the team was very shocked by the incident. Just a few days ago, Brogdon participated in the Knicks' preseason game and showed good competitive form. In fact, he was expected to make the Knicks' roster for the new season, providing the team with important depth support at the point guard position.

Knicks reporter Bondy said in an interview: "The NBA career is too taxing, both physically and mentally. I heard that he suddenly realized during the training camp that he seemed to have lost part of his desire and fighting spirit." This statement also confirmed what Brogdon mentioned in his retirement statement that he was ready to start a new stage of life besides basketball.

The retirement statement is full of affection, and he is full of emotions when looking back on his basketball career.

In the retirement statement, Brogdon expressed his gratitude for his basketball career: "Today, I officially start a new stage of life beyond my basketball career. Over the past few decades, I have proudly dedicated my mind, body, and enthusiasm to the sport of basketball. . I have made a lot of sacrifices and reaped a lot of rewards. "

He continued: "I am able to reach this point through my own choices, and now I am able to enjoy the fruits of my career with my family and friends. I am sincerely grateful to everyone who has supported me and accompanied me on my basketball journey." Every word in this statement reveals Brogdon's love for basketball and satisfaction with his career.

He has made many achievements in his career, from a second-round pick to the best sixth man.

Brogdon's NBA career can be said to be an inspirational legend. In the 2016 NBA Draft, he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 36th overall pick in the second round, becoming an "older rookie". However, he did not give up because of his low draft pick, but instead won everyone's recognition with his outstanding performance.

In the 2016-17 season, Brogdon averaged 10.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. He was successfully elected as the NBA's Rookie of the Year, becoming the second player in history to be selected in the second round but win the Rookie of the Year award. This achievement not only proved his strength, but also laid a solid foundation for his career.

In the following years, Brogdon moved to many teams, including the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards. In the 2022-23 season, he performed well with the Celtics, averaging 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He was successfully elected as the NBA's Best Sixth Man and became one of the best substitute players in the league.

Throughout his career, Brogdon averaged 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocks per game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. This kind of data performance is enough to prove that he is an excellent all-round point guard.

Double physical and mental pressure, Brogdon has long thought of retiring

In fact, Brogdon's retirement was not completely unexpected. Just last week after a Knicks practice, he spoke about the outside world's perception of athletes, seemingly hinting at his own inner struggles. He said: "I think those who have never experienced professional sports will always criticize top athletes, but they do not understand the hardships of this profession at all. They will not understand the load that the body will bear by maintaining top competitive levels for many years; nor will they understand the toll this sport takes on the body."

These words profoundly reveal the tremendous pressure that professional athletes face. Brogdon continued: "But when you choose to become a professional player and sign a contract, you are destined to face various voices from the outside world. As a player, you can only block these interferences, because these evaluations are irrelevant. All you have to do is to work hard to stay healthy, and once healthy, you will do your best to dominate the game."

It can be seen from these remarks that Brogdon has a deep understanding of the life of professional athletes and feels the hardships involved. Long-term high-intensity training and competition not only took a huge toll on his body, but also put a lot of pressure on his spirit.

The Knicks have suffered a heavy blow, and the point guard position is facing a shortage.

Brogdon's sudden retirement is undoubtedly a huge blow to the Knicks. As the team's only pure point guard besides Brunson, his departure left the Knicks in a labor shortage at the point guard position. As the new season is about to begin, the Knicks have to restructure their lineup.

With Brogdon out of the competition, the Knicks may now only have to choose between Lance Stephenson and Wesley Matthews, both of whom are currently under major consideration and are expected to earn regular season roster spots. However, if they want to keep these two players at the same time, the Knicks still need to reduce the team's salary through other means, which will undoubtedly increase the team's operational difficulty..

For the Knicks, Brogdon's retirement not only means losing an experienced point guard, but also disrupts the team's tactical deployment and rotation arrangements. At the last moment before the start of the new season, the Knicks had to urgently find alternatives, which had a considerable impact on the team's preparations.

Conclusion: The legendary career comes to an end, and a new chapter in the future of life

Malcolm Brogdon's sudden retirement brought an unexpected end to his NBA career. From a second-round pick to NBA Rookie of the Year to Sixth Man of the Year, Brogdon has used his hard work and persistence to write an inspirational legend.

Although his retirement came somewhat suddenly, considering what he mentioned in his statement as "starting a new stage of life besides basketball" and his satisfaction with his basketball career, we have reason to believe that this was a well-thought-out decision. For a player who has been playing in the NBA for many years, it is also a blessing to be able to choose to retire when he sees fit.

With Brogdon's departure, the NBA has lost another powerful point guard. But we believe that his legendary story will inspire more young players and let them understand that as long as they have a dream and work hard, they will be able to achieve their goals.

Let us wish Malcolm Brogdon all the best in this new chapter of his life and look forward to seeing him continue to shine in the days to come, whether in basketball or elsewhere. Although his NBA career is over, his impact will live on.