Malcolm Delaney facts for kids
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Delaney with Milano in 2021
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 11, 1989 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| High school | Towson Catholic (Towson, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3.20 in) |
| Listed weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia Tech (2007–2011) |
| NBA Draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2011–2022 |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Élan Chalon |
| 2012–2013 | Budivelnyk |
| 2013–2014 | Bayern Munich |
| 2014–2016 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
| 2016–2018 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2018–2019 | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
| 2019–2020 | FC Barcelona |
| 2020–2022 | Olimpia Milano |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
Malcolm Hakeem Delaney (born March 11, 1989) is a former professional basketball player from Baltimore, Maryland. He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team. After college, Delaney played professionally overseas for several teams. These included Élan Chalon, Budivelnyk Kyiv, Bayern Munich, and Lokomotiv Kuban. In 2016, he was chosen for the All-EuroLeague First Team.
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Early Life and Sports Beginnings
Malcolm Delaney was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 11, 1989. His mom, Patricia, was a nurse. His dad, Vincent Jr., was a talented high school basketball player who later played in college. Malcolm's older brother, Vincent, played college football.
As a kid, Malcolm was great at many sports. He led his youth football team to a national championship. He also won a home run derby in Little League Baseball. By age seven, he was already practicing basketball with an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team.
High School Basketball Journey
Delaney first attended McDonogh School in Maryland, where he played both football and basketball. He was a starter on the basketball team and helped them win important games.
Before his second year of high school, Delaney moved to Towson Catholic High School. There, he continued to play basketball and joined other talented players. In his final year, he averaged 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals per game. He also won several awards, including the Charm City Classic MVP and Baltimore Catholic League Player of the Year. He led his team to championships and scored over 2,100 points in his high school career.
Delaney was considered one of the top basketball players in the country. He received offers from several colleges before choosing Virginia Tech. He also played for AAU Team Melo and was friends with NBA star Carmelo Anthony.
College Career at Virginia Tech
Malcolm Delaney played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 2007 to 2011.
First Year Highlights
In his first year, Delaney was second on his team in assists. He scored about 9.6 points per game and played in all 35 games. He scored double-digit points in all three of Virginia Tech's postseason games. He also scored a career-high 20 points in a game against UNC.
Second Year Achievements
In his second year, Delaney was named to the third-team All-ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference). He scored more than 20 points in 12 games. He was one of the top players in the ACC for scoring, assists, and free throw percentage. He also won the Lou Carnesecca Award, which is given to the most valuable player of the Aeropostale Holiday Festival.
Third Year Success
Delaney had an amazing third year, scoring a career-best 20.2 points per game. He was chosen for the first-team All-ACC by everyone. He led the ACC in scoring and helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the NIT.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Malcolm Delaney began his professional basketball career. He was not chosen in the 2011 NBA draft, so he started playing for teams outside the United States.
Playing in France and Ukraine
In 2011, Delaney signed with the French team Élan Chalon. In his first game, he scored 12 points and had 8 assists. He later had a fantastic game with 30 points and 10 assists. In 2012, he moved to Ukraine to play for BC Budivelnyk. He was named to the All-EuroCup First Team in 2013.
Success in Germany and Russia
In 2013, Delaney joined the German team Bayern Munich. In 2014, he won the Basketball Bundesliga MVP award, which means he was the most valuable player in the German league. Bayern Munich also won the German League title, and Delaney was named the Finals MVP.
In 2014, he signed with the Russian team PBC Lokomotiv Kuban. He played there for two seasons and helped his team reach the 2016 EuroLeague Final Four, where they finished third. He was a key player, averaging 16.3 points and 5.5 assists per game in the EuroLeague.
Time in the NBA with Atlanta Hawks
On July 15, 2016, Delaney signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He made his NBA debut on October 27, 2016, scoring four points and getting five assists. He played for the Hawks for two seasons.
Playing in China and Spain
In 2018, Delaney moved to China to play for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). In his first game, he scored 19 points.
In 2019, he signed with FC Barcelona, a strong team in Spain. He averaged 10.2 points and 3.7 assists per game for them. He left the team in May 2020.
Final Years in Italy
On June 2, 2020, Delaney signed a two-year contract with Olimpia Milano in Italy. He played for them until May 2022, when he decided to leave the team due to an injury. After this, he announced that the 2022 season would be his last playing for any European basketball team.
Career Statistics
Malcolm Delaney had a successful career both in the NBA and in Europe. Here are some of his statistics:
NBA Regular Season
- 2016-17 (Atlanta Hawks): Played 73 games, averaged 5.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
- 2017-18 (Atlanta Hawks): Played 54 games, averaged 6.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
- Career Total (NBA): Played 127 games, averaged 5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
EuroLeague Performance
- 2013-14 (Bayern Munich): Averaged 13.9 points and 4.5 assists per game.
- 2015-16 (Lokomotiv Kuban): Averaged 16.3 points and 5.5 assists per game, leading his team to the Final Four.
- 2019-20 (FC Barcelona): Averaged 10.2 points and 4.8 assists per game.
- 2020-21 (Olimpia Milano): Averaged 11.6 points and 3.5 assists per game.
- 2021-22 (Olimpia Milano): Averaged 9.4 points and 2.8 assists per game.
- Career Total (EuroLeague): Played 141 games, averaged 12.3 points and 4.2 assists per game.
Images for kids
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Delaney playing for Virginia Tech
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Delaney playing for Bayern Munich
See also
In Spanish: Malcolm Delaney para niños
