Malcolm Delaney to miss the rest of the season: 'It's been a special two years' / News - Basketnews.com

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Following the EuroLeague playoff elimination at the hands of reigning champs Anadolu Efes,AX Armani Exchange Milan announced they will not be counting onMalcolm Delaney 's services for the rest of the season.

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The 33-year-old American guard suffered an abdominal muscle injury during Game 2 and his re-evaluation after two weeks wasn't encouraging whatsoever.

Following the abdominal wall injury that Delaney reported, he will be required to go under another period of treatments, the Italian club announced today.

Therefore, he is to be considered not available for the duration of the playoffs. This development draws the curtain on Delaney's two-year stint with Milan. In an interview he conceded to BasketNews two months ago, the former member of the All-EuroLeague First Team said:

"It's not 100% guaranteed, but Milan will probably be my final stop in Europe. A lot of people are asking me, "Are you retiring?". My plan is not to retire completely."

"I just want to thank all the staff and teammates for doing everything possible to help me through two difficult years, mentally and physically because of the injuries," Malcolm Delaney said in a statement, according to Armani Exchange.

"Unfortunately, the timing and situation this season took things out of our hands. These were a special two years with two of the best teams I’ve played on, with some of the worst luck, but I loved and appreciated my time here in Milan on and off the court.

Thanks to the fans who supported us, even though I’m upset I can’t fight anymore with my brothers, when we still have a job to finish."

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