Malcolm Delaney didn't play like a rookie, even though it was his first NBA season.
Perhaps that isn't a surprise. The 28-year-old made his stateside pro debut after spending five seasons abroad in Europe. He brought a steadiness to the backup point guard position beyond that of a typical first-year player. His net rating of +2.2 points per 100 possessions – the second-best mark among Hawks regulars behind Tim Hardaway Jr. – showed that the team played well under his direction. Among Hawks who played more than 30 games, Delaney led the team in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.