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Los Angeles Clippers: Danilo Gallinari back after injury plagued year

By Abhishek S

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 30: Danilo Gallinari
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 30: Danilo Gallinari /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 01: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots a free throw at Staples Center on April 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 John McCoy/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danilo Gallinari
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 01: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots a free throw at Staples Center on April 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 John McCoy/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danilo Gallinari /

STRENGTHS

Renowned for his offensive prowess, the Italian Stallion has built a reputation for himself as an efficient three-level bucket-getter (career 50.1 eFG%) and an undervalued passer. Being a pivotal piece in stints with the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks in preceding seasons, a durable Gallinari should thrive in a Doc Rivers led system. Possessing a clean shooting stroke, he has exhibited consistency from the mid-range as well as beyond the arc. Further, his expertise in post-up and isolation situations paired with the knack of drawing fouls at will, evinces his skill going forward. The above-mentioned attributes secures his status as a complete offensive package.

Besides boasting an invaluable skill-set, his intangibles make him a strenuous opponent to encounter. Further, his immense measurements (Height: 6’10, Wingspan: 7’1) aid his versatility. His preparedness to function as a 3,4 and a small-ball 5 will furnish Doc Rivers the opportunity to run diverse lineups. Conforming to the requirements of a modern era forward, his multifaceted skill-set could be key for the Clippers this year. Should Gallinari remain healthy and exhibit the glimpses of the offensive mastery he’d connoted in the pre-season, he could aid the franchise in their aspiration of attaining a fringe playoff spot.

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