Veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon surprisingly announced his retirement just one week before the New York Knicks' season opener on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

"Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career," he said in a statement. "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. I am deeply grateful to have arrived to this point on my own terms and now to be able to reap the benefits of my career with my family and friends. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all who have had a place in my journey."

The 32-year-old had played nine seasons in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers before one-year stops in Boston, Portland,

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