Malcolm Brogdon a perfect fit for Celtics
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“I really want to get back to winning on a high level, I want to win a championship. So whatever I can sacrifice to get back to that championship level, I’m willing to do it.”Malcolm Brogdon on Woj Pod says Brad Stevens told his agent he wanted Brogdon to embrace 6th man role. “I really want to get back to winning on a high level, I want to win a championship. So whatever I can sacrifice to get back to that championship level, I’m willing to do it.”
3 key elements that make Malcolm Brogdon a perfect fit for Boston Celtics
Indiana Pacers v Orlando Magic The on Saturday that they have officially acquired . The Pacers sent Brogdon to Boston for Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan and a 2023 first-round pick. The Celtics decided to take on Brogdon's $22.6M cap hit, even though they were above the luxury tax. , they now have the NBA's fifth-largest payroll at more than $170M for next season. However, Malcolm Brogdon appreciated the move and thanked the team for believing in him. "They already have a high payroll," Brogdon said, via Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. "I think it really is a testament to the Boston Celtics and how much they want to win. They're willing to spend. They’re willing to possibly have a guy that they’re paying $20 million per year come off the bench as the sixth man and try to help them win a championship." Brogdon on Boston spending to add him: “I think it really is a testament to the Boston Celtics and how much they want to win … they’re willing to have a guy that they’re paying $20 million per year come off the bench as the 6th man and try to win a championship.”Brogdon on Boston spending to add him: “I think it really is a testament to the Boston Celtics and how much they want to win … they’re willing to have a guy that they’re paying $20 million per year come off the bench as the 6th man and try to win a championship.” Brogdon is an upgrade to a Celtics team that struggled in its last three Finals games against the . His ability to space the floor and initiate the offense makes him valuable to Boston coach Ime Udoka. Brogdon knows he won't play with the ball in his hands as much as he did in Indiana. He knows he must play off the ball and create for himself. His height and length make him a strong defender, which is key to the Celtics' system. Brogdon is confident he fits into Boston's system and is grateful for the opportunity to play for the franchise. "I fit on the court physically (with Boston)," Brogdon added, via . "My skill set, my game, everything fits. "Defensively, they were the best defensive team in the NBA; I think the gap only widens now that I’m on the team. I don't think it could really be a better fit. It's fortuitous. I was meant to be there." More Brogdon: “Defensively, I think we’re gonna build the best defensive team in the NBA. I think the gap only widens now that I’m on the team.”More Brogdon: “Defensively, I think we’re gonna build the best defensive team in the NBA. I think the gap only widens now that I’m on the team.” New Orleans Pelicans v Indiana PacersHis willingness to win and sacrifice makes him a perfect fit for the Celtics
Malcolm Brogdon knows he will come off the bench for the Boston Celtics. Boston president made it clear that the franchise views Brogdon as a sixth man. For his part, the combo guard is in a win-now mode and ready to embrace the role, doing whatever it takes to win. "If I wanted to come to Boston, that'd be one of the things I'd need to embrace," Brogdon told Wojnarowski ". "For me, I've made a lot of money, I've won a lot in Milwaukee, I've won some in Indiana, but I really want to get back to winning on a high level. "I want to win a championship. So whatever I can sacrifice to get back to that championship level, I’m willing to do it and compete." Malcolm Brogdon on Woj Pod says Brad Stevens told his agent he wanted Brogdon to embrace 6th man role.“I really want to get back to winning on a high level, I want to win a championship. So whatever I can sacrifice to get back to that championship level, I’m willing to do it.”Malcolm Brogdon on Woj Pod says Brad Stevens told his agent he wanted Brogdon to embrace 6th man role. “I really want to get back to winning on a high level, I want to win a championship. So whatever I can sacrifice to get back to that championship level, I’m willing to do it.”