For Malcolm Delaney, the 2017-18 season was crucially important in the determination of his next NBA contract and he did well for himself despite an injury keeping him off the floor down the stretch.
The second-year guard came into the season as the primary backup to starting point guard Dennis Schroder and played well until a sprained right ankle sent him to the bench. Thankfully, the Atlanta Hawks were able to find a serviceable backup for Delaney in Isaiah Taylor, who held down the post until Delaney was able to return.
However, even when the former Virginia Tech standout couldn’t be on the court, he was still doing his best to set an example for all the younger guys in the locker room this season.