Malcolm Brogdon
A 'President' on and off the court, he rose from college graduate to NBA Rookie of the Year and a champion known for cerebral play.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American basketball player·Birthday: December 11·Millennials
Biography
Malcolm Brogdon defied the one-and-done convention, earning his degree in History from the University of Virginia before entering the NBA draft. His maturity earned him the nickname 'The President', and his game was a study in controlled efficiency. Drafted in the second round by Milwaukee, he immediately proved his worth, winning the 2017 Rookie of the Year award—a rare feat for a non-first-round pick. He built a reputation as a quintessential 'three-and-D' guard who could also orchestrate an offense, a skillset that made him a valuable piece for Indiana and, later, a key sixth man for the Boston Celtics. His impact extends beyond the hardwood through his humanitarian work with the Brogdon Family Foundation, focusing on clean water initiatives in East Africa. Brogdon's career is a testament to the enduring value of fundamentals, intelligence, and purpose.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Malcolm was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Malcolm Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Malcolm's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2017 as a second-round draft pick (36th overall).
- Member of the exclusive 50-40-90 club, shooting over 50% from the field, 40% from three, and 90% from the free-throw line in the 2018-19 season.
- Named the NBA's 2020 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award winner for outstanding community service.
- Won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2023 with the Boston Celtics.
Did You Know?
He completed his master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Virginia while playing in the NBA.
His foundation, the Brogdon Family Foundation, has built water wells and filtration systems in Tanzania and Somalia.
He was a first-team Academic All-American at the University of Virginia.
He interned for Georgia congressman Hank Johnson while in college.
“I've always been a person who believes you can make a difference in the world, and basketball is my platform to do that.”
