The Washington Wizards' shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon was born on December 11, 1992. The Milwaukee Bucks selected him in the second round of the 2016 NBA draft with the 36th pick. After attending Greater Atlanta Christian School, he joined Tony Bennett's Virginia Cavaliers in 2011 as a college basketball player. He was a consensus first-team All-American in 2015-16. He was also selected the Defensive Player of the Year and Player of the Year for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He averaged 13.3 points, 2.5 assists, and 4.1 rebounds while playing in 136 games throughout his four seasons with the Virginia Cavaliers.
In July 2024, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Brogdon to the Wizards. He became the first NBA second-round pick to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award since 1965. In 2019, Brogdon finished with a 50–40–90 record, making him the eighth player in NBA history to do so. Prior to joining the Boston Celtics in 2022, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers during the 2019 summer. In 2023, he was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Furthermore, he was traded to the Blazers in October 2023. As of the 2023-24 season, he has played in 439 games, starting 283, averaging 15.4 points, 4.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds.
Who are Malcolm Brogdon’s siblings?
Malcolm Brogdon has two older brothers, John and Gino, as per his NBA profile. Both of them are practicing lawyers. "The Brogdon Firm" is owned by Gino, who practices personal injury law, according to his Instagram. Like his father, he is also a senior arbitrator and mediator. Additionally, he co-founded Fourth Party App, which describes itself as "The most feature-rich practice management solution for Neutrals, Mediators & Arbitrators" on Instagram.
Who are Malcolm Brogdon's Parents?
Brogdon's parents, Mitchell Gino Brogdon and Jann Adams separated when he was 11 years old. The syndicated court show "Personal Injury Court" was hosted by Mitchell, Brogdon's father, who is a mediator and attorney. Dr. Jann Adams, Brogdon's mother, was the associate dean of science and math and the former chair of Morehouse College's psychology department.
Malcolm holds the nickname "The President" because of his master's degree in public policy from the University of Virginia's Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and his professional manner.
FAQs on Malcolm Brogdon
A. Malcolm Brogdon has been on the Milwaukee Bucks (2016-19), Indiana Pacers (2019-22), Boston Celtics (2022-23), Portland Trail Blazers (2023-24), and the Washington Wizards.
A. No, Malcolm Brogdon has not yet won an NBA Finals, as of November 2024.
A. Malcolm Brogdon averages 15.4 points in his eight-season career in the NBA.
A. Malcolm Brogdon's average salary is $22.5 million, as per his two-year contract worth $45 million as per Spotrac.
A. Malcolm Brogdon stands 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm tall.
