3 Things Danilo Gallinari Brings to the Atlanta Hawks

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Aug 31, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) is defended by Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (4) during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Things Danilo Gallinari will bring Atlanta Hawks

#1 – Versatility

Gallo has long been seen as one of the league’s most versatile players. His official position on Basketball-Reference reads as: “Power forward and small forward and shooting guard.” Standing at 6-foot-10, he could also play some center in a pinch.

More than just positional interchangeability, the veteran forward is multidimensional as a scorer. He can shoot 3s, score in the post, create looks for himself and finish in transition.

He’s also seen as a phenomenal passer for his size and can hold his own on the glass.

That versatility makes it hard to pin down exactly what the forward will give Atlanta. The answer is nearly everything (on offense). It’s his greatest strength and means he’ll almost always make an impact on the game.

If he’s having an off night from deep, he can adapt and score inside, and vice versa.