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Tobias Harris & Danilo Gallinari: Who matters more for the Clippers

By Abhishek S

PLAYA VISTA, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Los Angeles Clippers' Danilo Gallinari (8) and Tobias Harris (34) during the team's media day in Playa Vista, CA, on Monday, Sep 24, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
PLAYA VISTA, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Los Angeles Clippers' Danilo Gallinari (8) and Tobias Harris (34) during the team's media day in Playa Vista, CA, on Monday, Sep 24, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 19: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers scores a basket against Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a basketball game at Staples Center on October 19, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 19: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers scores a basket against Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a basketball game at Staples Center on October 19, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

SCORING

While both players have evinced their expertise in this domain, the Italian forward has built a reputation of being a high grade scoring threat in the past decade. Gallinari compensates for his shortfall in athleticism with his innovation in the paint, hence drawing nearly five fouls a game. Supporting this skill with his superlative free throw percentage, aids him in attaining easy points. A capable shooter from beyond the arc and mid-range, paired with his polish around the rim classifies him as a three-level scorer. Additionally, a fine ball-handler for his size, Gallinari has the ability to create his own shot, hence manifesting his mastery in isolation plays.

On the other hand, Tobias Harris has exhibited his capability in integrating effectively into a given system with ease. Posing a fundamentally sound and simple game, Harris has developed into an efficient three-level scorer and a refined post-player.

Further, he ousts the European in terms of athleticism, and his dynamism and hustle on the floor aids him in accumulating points in transition. Renowned to be a consistent performer, he has continued to thrive in the league as a result of his aggressiveness on the offensive end. Being a Doc Rivers favorite, he’s established the position of the franchises’ chief scoring threat. However, he remains inferior to the Italian Stallion with regard to isolation plays and creativity as a bucket-getter.

While both members could be deemed near-complete offensive packages, Gallinari’s versatility and superiority in creating his own offense has driven my decision in selecting the Italian.

VERDICT: DANILO GALLINARI

PLAYMAKING

Although the pair haven’t made a name for themselves as passing big-men due to their poor assist numbers, Gallinari’s playmaking game continues to evolve. He’s indicated his ability to thread the needle a few times this season and in his tenure with the Denver Nuggets. Harris, however while being capable, could be considered a slightly inferior passing big in comparison to Gallinari. Nonetheless, being merely 26 years old, he could enhance his skills as a facilitator with time. However, Gallinari holds the advantage over the former Piston currently.

VERDICT: DANILO GALLINARI

 SHOOTING EFFICIENCY

While Gallinari has evinced his scoring prowess in the past decade, his inclination in tackling tough, contested shots paired with his proclivity to take on isolation plays upsets his efficiency (Career Field Goal %: 42%, Career Three Point %: 36.7%). Contrary to The Rooster, Tobias attempts higher quality shots and has manifested his expertise as a shooter. Recording an excess of 40% from beyond the arc in recent seasons, his efficiency from the field has signaled his calibre as a dependable scoring machine (Career Field Goal %: 46.7%, Career Three Point %: 35.6%).

VERDICT: TOBIAS HARRIS

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