Calling 27-year old Malcolm Delaney a rookie might be a stretch but this is his “rookie” season in the NBA after beginning his professional career in Europe. Delaney has capitalized on his opportunity to play and has grabbed hold of the Hawks’ backup point guard job. The rest of the league is taking notice and Delaney lands at No. 4 on this week’s Rookie Ladder over at NBA.com.
With Wade Baldwin IV suddenly out of the rotation in Memphis, Delaney is No. 1 in the category among rookies guards who are playing and, with Jakob Poeltl of the Toronto Raptors likewise finding few minutes, No.