Malcolm Brogdon facts for kids
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Brogdon with the Indiana Pacers in 2022
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |||||||||||
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| Born | December 11, 1992 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| High school | Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, Georgia) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 229 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College | Virginia (2011–2016) | ||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall | ||||||||||
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||
| Pro career | 2016–present | ||||||||||
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| 2016–2019 | Milwaukee Bucks | ||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Indiana Pacers | ||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Boston Celtics | ||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Portland Trail Blazers | ||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Washington Wizards | ||||||||||
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Malcolm Moses Brogdon (born December 11, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Malcolm played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers.
During his senior year in college (2015–16), Malcolm was recognized as a top college player. He was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. He was the first player in ACC history to win both awards in the same season.
The Milwaukee Bucks picked Malcolm in the second round of the 2016 NBA draft. He later won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. This made him the first second-round pick since 1965 to win this award. In 2019, Malcolm joined a special group of only eight NBA players to achieve a 50–40–90 season. This means he shot very well from the field, three-point line, and free-throw line.
Malcolm has also played for the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, and Portland Trail Blazers. In 2023, he was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. This award goes to the best player who usually comes off the bench.
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College Career Highlights
Malcolm Brogdon was a highly sought-after player in high school. He chose to play for the University of Virginia. He picked Virginia over other big schools like Arkansas and Notre Dame.
Malcolm took a "redshirt" year during his second year. This meant he didn't play in games to recover from a foot injury. He became a key player for Virginia in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. In 2014–15, he was named a second-team All-American. He also earned first-team All-ACC honors and was named ACC Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
As a senior in 2015–16, Malcolm received many top awards. These included ACC Player of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He was also a first-team All-American. Malcolm earned two degrees from Virginia: a Bachelor's degree in history in 2015 and a Master's degree in public policy in 2016. His college jersey number, 15, was retired in 2017. This is a big honor for a player.
Professional Basketball Journey
Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2019)
Becoming Rookie of the Year
The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Malcolm Brogdon in 2016. He was the 36th player picked overall. He signed with the Bucks in July 2016. Malcolm played his first NBA game on October 26, 2016.
On December 31, 2016, he achieved his first career triple-double. This means he had double-digit numbers in three stats: 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. On January 8, 2017, Malcolm scored a career-high 22 points.
At the end of his first season, Malcolm was named the 2016–17 NBA Rookie of the Year. He was also chosen for the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He was only the second player in Bucks history to win Rookie of the Year. He was also the first player drafted in the second round to win the award since 1965.
Sophomore Season and Beyond
In his second season (2017–18), Malcolm continued to play well. On January 22, 2018, he scored a new career-high of 32 points. This was his first time scoring over 30 points in an NBA game.
During the 2018–19 season, Malcolm had his best shooting year. He became one of only eight NBA players ever to achieve a 50–40–90 season. This means he shot 50% or better from the field, 40% or better from three-point range, and 90% or better from the free-throw line. He also led the league in free throw percentage that season.
Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)
In July 2019, Malcolm Brogdon joined the Indiana Pacers. He signed a four-year contract with the team. He took on a new role as the starting point guard.
Malcolm started strong with the Pacers. He had a double-double (double-digit numbers in two stats) in each of his first four games. He even led the NBA in assists after his first week with the team. On January 6, 2021, Malcolm scored a career-high 35 points. Later that month, he set a new career high with 36 points.
In his third season with the Pacers, Malcolm became more of a team leader. He led the team in scoring and was second in assists per game.
Boston Celtics (2022–2023)
On July 9, 2022, Malcolm was traded to the Boston Celtics. He chose to accept a new role as the Celtics' sixth man. This means he usually came off the bench to provide a spark.
In his first game with the Celtics on October 18, he scored 16 points off the bench. On January 14, 2023, Malcolm scored a season-high 30 points. In April 2023, he was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. This was a great achievement for his new role.
Portland Trail Blazers (2023–2024)
On October 1, 2023, Malcolm Brogdon was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He made his debut for the Blazers on October 25, scoring 20 points.
Washington Wizards (2024–2025)
On July 6, 2024, Malcolm Brogdon was traded to the Washington Wizards. He joined the team along with a draft pick and other picks.
National Team Experience
Malcolm Brogdon has also played for the U.S. national team. He won a bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games.
Personal Life
Malcolm Brogdon comes from a talented family. His father, Mitchell Gino Brogdon Sr., is a lawyer and mediator. His mother, Dr. Jann Adams, is a former psychology professor and now works as an associate dean. His parents divorced when he was 11. Both of Malcolm's brothers are also lawyers.
Malcolm is sometimes called "The President". This nickname comes from his professional attitude and his Master's degree in public policy. He earned this degree from the University of Virginia.
Giving Back to the Community
Malcolm Brogdon is very involved in helping others. In 2018, he teamed up with The Chris Long Foundation for their Hoops2O project. This project helps bring clean water to communities, especially in Africa.
By May 2019, the project had raised over $274,000. Malcolm is part of a group called the "Starting Five." This group aimed to raise money to build five water wells in East Africa. In July 2019, Malcolm traveled to Tanzania to see the first well they helped fund. By February 2020, the program had built ten wells in Tanzania and Kenya. These wells brought clean water to over 52,000 people. In 2020, Malcolm also started his own charity, The Brogdon Family Foundation.
See also
In Spanish: Malcolm Brogdon para niños
- List of NBA annual free throw percentage leaders
