Malcolm Brogdon expressed satisfaction in joining the Portland Trail Blazers through a trade during the past summer. One contributing factor to his contentment was Brogdon’s sense of not feeling wanted in Boston.
“When I was first traded, I viewed it as an opportunity. I really did,” Brogdon said. “You can ask people around me how my energy was in training camp. I was excited to be here. I was excited to be with a championship coach. And I was excited to go from a place where I wasn’t as valued, and go to place where I am very valued.”
When asked about not feeling valued by the Celtics, Malcolm Brogdon elaborated on the situation, giving credit to Chauncey Billups in the process.
“At times. At times,” Brogdon said. “I was there for a year, won Sixth Man of the Year, and they shipped me out. So like … I didn’t feel very valued there. Here, I feel valued. Portland has embraced me. And I’ve enjoyed being coached by Chauncey (Billups).”
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