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Atlanta Hawks : 3 Improvements Danilo Gallinari must make

By Brice Lewis

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 03: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on July 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 03: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on July 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Atlanta Hawks‘ power forward Danilo Gallinari was a bright spot for the Hawks coming off the bench as well as starting when called upon. He was drafted back in 2008 by the New York Knicks with the 6th pick that year.

Injuries have put somewhat of a damper on his career but he has always been an effective player when he does play and for the Hawks, it was no different. He hit big shots and stepped up when needed as he is one of the veterans on this team the young players look up to.

In his first season with the Hawks, Gallinari averaged 13.3 points per game, shooting over 40 percent from long range. and also pitched in with 4.1 rebounds a game. He can play the wing or power forward role as required. He even started some games at the center when Clint Capela was out.

Due to the Hawks having such tremendous depth in the frontcourt, there is the possibility that the Hawks may look to trade Gallinari. However, given the importance of his game to this team, coupled with his leadership may be what keeps him with the franchise.

Danilo Gallinari looks to continue being effective for the Atlanta Hawks

We know Gallo is going to have his veteran rest days and will be banged up at times. As a result, don’t expect him to play all 82 games this coming season. When he does play his ability to score and create his own shot is very valuable to the second unit.

He is one of the driving forces with the bench unit and can play with the starters and be just as effective. Gallo the kind of player you would want on this team especially in the playoffs. We dive into three things that Gallinari could improve this coming season.

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