Brogdon has taken a unique approach, via his portfolio: 100% of the point guard’s financial investments are pledged to active causes. They include “impact” companies on the private market side or ESG ones, which consider a company’s environmental, social and governance practices—alongside traditional financial metrics—on the public side. Academic research has shown that investment returns on these assets are comparable to traditional investing.

“It is putting my money where my mouth is and putting my money to good use,” Brogdon said. “Impact investing is one of the best ways to do that. You can invest your money to get great returns and also help other people.”

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2020 – Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has won the 2019-20 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, as administered and selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA). Named after the NBA's second commissioner, the honor is presented annually by the PBWA to a player, coach or athletic trainer who shows outstanding service and dedication to the community.