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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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Improvements for Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari No. 1) Defense

Gallinari had a 114.2 defensive rating this year and is someone who isn’t known for his defense. He did hold his own at times when needed and is a big body who can bang a bit in the post. He did have periods through where he had his struggles on that end.

The biggest thing for Gallo after being in the league as long as he has is the tricks and trade of defense. He isn’t the best Laterally or with his athleticism but he can be smart and crafty. If there is one thing Gallo can do is to try to draw more charges, which is the cerebral part of defense.

If Gallo is someone who can either pull the chair on post-ups or take more charges this will have a positive effect on the Hawks team defense. This will help coach Nate McMillian if he needs some offense but doesn’t want to lose too much defense.

Gallo is capable of holding up his own defensively and just adding those tiny things can go a long way. At this point in his career, Gallinari is a player who can improve only so much but can still hold his own and be effective.

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