Brogden joins the Knicks: Injury is hard to stop, veterans are aiming at new glory

On September 29, veteran Brogden signed a non-guaranteed one-year contract with the Knicks this summer, and while nominally a training camp contract, his ambitions go far beyond that. Brogden firmly believes that when the Knicks play against the Cavaliers at home in the opening game of the new season, he will definitely make his debut in an orange-blue Knicks jersey.

Brogden said confidently: "I came here with the expectation of being on the roster. I know what I can bring and what I can provide for the team. I can help this team. Although the final decision is not in my hands, I firmly believe that I have the ability to help the team." This confidence comes from the strength and experience he has accumulated over the years of NBA competition.

Brogden, who is about to start his 10th season in the NBA, came to New York with a brilliant but injured experience. In 2017, he won the title of Best Rookie, but injuries have continued to invade in recent years. He played only 24 games with the Wizards last season; he played 39 games before playing for the Trail Blazers; he played only 36 games with the Pacers in 2021-22. Although the injury has caused him to regain stable health and get a stable role, he has not given up because the opportunity still exists.

As a complete free agent this summer, Brogden revealed that he had many other options, but in the end he firmly chose the Knicks. He explained: "I have played for the rebuilding team in the past two years, which is challenging for a veteran. With the 10th season coming soon, I hope to join a good team, a competitive team that is determined to win the championship. I have had this experience with the Bucks and the Celtics, and in the Knicks, I think we have a real chance to compete for the championship."

Brogden's choice reflects his persistent pursuit of the championship. The team's experience during the reconstruction period made him deeply understand the desire to compete and win the championship. Now, he brings this desire to the Knicks. The Knicks have also been working hard to improve their strength in recent years. Brogden's joining has undoubtedly added new strength to the team.

From the perspective of technical characteristics, Brogden is a comprehensive defender with excellent organizational skills and stable shooting feel. His experience can provide guidance to young players in the Knicks and help the team execute tactics better. Although injuries have been a big nuisance in his career, he can play an important role on the court as long as he can stay healthy.

For the Knicks, signing Brogdon is an attempt full of opportunities and challenges. The team needs to arrange his playing time reasonably to ensure that he can contribute to the team while staying healthy. Brogden also needs to integrate into the team system as soon as possible and establish a tacit understanding with his teammates. In the new season, whether he and the Knicks can achieve their goal of competing for the championship is worthy of fans' expectations.

Brogden's joining the Knicks is another pursuit of the veteran's dream of a championship. Injuries may leave traces, but they cannot erase his determination to win the championship. In the upcoming new season, let's wait and see how this veteran writes his own new chapter on the Knicks' field and helps the team attack the championship.

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