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New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball after a remarkable career in the NBA. The 32-year-old former Rookie of the Year was poised to earn a spot on the Knicks’ final roster for the 2025-26 season but chose to step away to focus on his personal life. His decision comes as a surprise to the Knicks, who had high hopes for his presence this season.
Brogdon’s decision officially marks the end of a glittering career defined by excellence. From being drafted 36th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2016 to earning Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year honours, he carved out a reputation as one of the NBA’s most dependable and well-respected guards.
Now, as the NBA veteran bids farewell to the league, here’s a look at Malcolm’s impressive journey and the fortune he has amassed over nearly a decade on the court.
Malcolm Brogdon has announced his decision to retire from professional basketball, just a week before the beginning of the 2025-26 season. The 32-year-old last played for the Washington Wizards, where his average score despite injuries stood at 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Brogdon reflected on his glittering basketball career as he bid an emotional farewell. The Knicks guard has battled through multiple injuries throughout his career, and now he wants to step back on his own terms. In a statement to ESPN, Brogdon declared:
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“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. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all who have had a place in my journey”
According to Basketball Reference, Malcolm Brogdon earned a salary worth USD 133.78 million across his nine NBA seasons. In the 2016-19 season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Brogdon’s salary was USD 3.8 million. The following season with the Indiana Pacers, his salary rose to a whopping USD 62.4 million. In 2022-23 with the Boston Celtics, he made USD 22.6 million.
Brogdon had a steady salary of USD 22.5 million in his last two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers (2023–2024) and the Washington Wizards (2024–2025). According to reports, he had already signed a USD 3.3 million deal with the Knicks for the 2025–26 season but decided to retire before it started.
While the exact details about his net worth have not been officially disclosed, multiple outlets estimate his overall wealth to range somewhere between USD 100 million and USD 150 million. The majority of his fortune stems from his NBA salary over the nine seasons, along with off-court ventures and brand endorsements.
It didn’t take Brogdon long to rise to prominence in professional basketball after his 36th overall draft with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2016. In 2017, he was honoured as the NBA Rookie of the Year. The Virginia alum eventually went out to play for the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Washington Wizards before joining the Knicks in the offseason.
With his sharp shooting and steady leadership, Brogdon got another accolade added in 2023 when he received the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award for the 2022-23 season with the Boston Celtics. He has established himself as one of the league’s most reliable guards, with an average of 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds.
Over his nine-year NBA career, Brogdon appeared in more than 463 games, amassing 7,077 points while maintaining an impressive 38.8% accuracy from beyond the arc. And now, his retirement leaves a void for the Knicks, who had hoped to play under his veteran presence and benefit from his leadership alongside Jalen Brunson in the backcourt. While he has yet to reveal his plans after the NBA, his heartfelt farewell points to a new chapter, one that’s more centred on his family and personal fulfilment.
As Brogdon steps away from his playing career, he leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the most consistent and composed guards in basketball.
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