Malcolm Brogdon makes some on-court sense, but his injury history, contract could make things tricky.

Malcolm Brogdon would rank among the NBA’s top offensive players if he constantly performed as well as he did against the Sixers during the playoffs the previous season.

He scored 16.0 points in 29.2 minutes a game as a member of the Celtics, lighting up the Sixers with a scorching 52.3% shooting from 6.3 three-point range each game. Although Brogdon won Sixth Man of the Year in his final season in Boston, he was dealt this offseason as a part of the deal that sent Jrue Holiday to the Celtics.

Currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, Brogdon appears to be a prime trade candidate for a team that is

rebuilding. Should the Sixers be interested in the 31-year-old if Portland decides to move him?

One common opinion when discussing who the Sixers should recruit is a backup ball handler behind Tyrese Maxey.

While shooting is always important in the league, it’s crucial for a club that has Joel Embiid.

It’s evident that Brogdon checks those two boxes. During his tenure with the Pacers, Brogdon gained a great deal of

expertise managing an NBA offense. After three years in Milwaukee, he got a respectable salary and moved to

Indiana. Before being traded to the Celtics, he was the Pacers’ top ball handler and put up some impressive

numbers. Despite not being a very turnover-prone player (11.3% turnover percentage), he has been a respectable playmaker throughout his career (24% assist percentage).

His shooting percentages did not always match up with the Pacers, but over the past two seasons, he has established.

himself as a top shooter. In 4.7 deep attempts per game, he has a 43.2% success rate. Those looks came much more.

naturally to the Celtics. He had to put in some effort to find the Blazers, but he is still producing.

Regarding Brogdon’s injury history and defense, there are worries.

Concerns regarding Brogdon’s knees were reportedly present during his time at Virginia. That might have

contributed to his loss to the Bucks in the 2016 second round. Following his Rookie of the Year campaign, which

appeared in 75 games, Brogdon’s second season saw him play in just 48 due to a partly ruptured left quad. The 2018–19 season was significantly disrupted by his plantar fasciitis.