"By phrasing his statement in this way, Brogdon implicitly contrasted his time in Washington with his desired new environment. It's certainly understandable why Wizards fans might be upset at this. Referring to Washington as a rebuilding team can come across as a jab at the Wizards' direction and overall mindset as an organization. Something like this can make fans feel undervalued, or like Brogdon was minimizing his experience or effort level while he was in DC."
"It's fair for fans to expect a bit more gracious wording from a former player than what Brogdon showed here. For a veteran guy like him, there's always going to be a fine line between having an ambitious mindset and burning the bridges of the past. It's totally understandable for fans to feel frustrated, especially after what they saw from Brogdon's tenure while he was in Washington."
Malcolm Brogdon signed with the New York Knicks and said his last two seasons were on rebuilding teams, expressing a desire to join a championship-contending organization. The phrasing implicitly contrasted his time in Washington with his new environment and labeled Washington a rebuilding team. That characterization can come across as a jab at the Wizards' direction and make fans feel undervalued. Fans expect more gracious wording from a departing veteran because there is a fine line between ambition and burning bridges. Brogdon's injury issues and limited availability (24 games last season) give critics reason to question the credibility and timing of his remarks.
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