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Gustavo Ayon: End of 2013-14 Season Review

By Adam McGee

Jan 31, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Gustavo Ayon (14) defends Philadelphia 76ers forward Lavoy Allen (50) during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Hawks defeated the Sixers 125-99. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Gustavo Ayon (14) defends Philadelphia 76ers forward Lavoy Allen (50) during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Hawks defeated the Sixers 125-99. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 26, 2013; Gustavo Ayon battles Kyle O’Quinn to secure a loose ball. Mandatory Credit: USA Today Sports Images /

Perhaps a surprise feature of Ayon’s play for Hawks fans was his active hands. Ayon has never been renowned for his defensive play, and averaging only 0.5 blocks per game for his career, he is far from a rim protector.

What Ayon can do is strip the ball loose, and he is more than willing to dive on loose balls to secure possession. This season he averaged one steal per game, or 2.1 per 36, which is not a bad return for a 6″10 center.

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