September 30, 2024
Brogdon could take on a leadership role with the Wizards this season, and he said Monday there have been "good signs of them trying to build the culture the right way,"
Double Take Sports reports.
ANALYSISBrogdon was acquired by the Wizards via trade during the offseason, and he said Monday that joining the team felt like a "full-circle moment." The eight-year vet out of Virginia spent last season with the Trail Blazers, and he averaged 15.7 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds across 28.7 minutes per game in only 39 regular-season appearances. Brogdon will likely play a key role in the Washington rotation while mentoring the club's young backcourt talent --
Carlton Carrington,
Jared Butler and
Johnny Davis. With a few young options in the backcourt, the Wizards could look to trade Brogdon with one year remaining on his contract, but he will likely begin the season with Washington while taking on a key leadership role.