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Atlanta Hawks: Mike Muscala 2013-14 Season Review

By Adam McGee

Mar 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Mike Muscala (31) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Mike Muscala (31) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rebounding

Apr 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Mike Muscala (31) reaches for a loose ball between Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed (48) and guard Jimmy Butler (21) in the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Mike Muscala (31) reaches for a loose ball between Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed (48) and guard Jimmy Butler (21) in the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /

As a legitimate 7-footer, Muscala has great rebounding potential. The 22-year-old’s long arms, and energetic demeanor on the court mean that he competes for every loose ball coming off the boards.

In Muscala’s 10.7 minutes per game, he averaged 2.6 rebounds, a sign of his activity level. If we adjust his numbers per 36 minutes though, Muscala averaged 8.7 boards.

Muscala’s instincts for rebounding are very impressive, and he still has lots of room to grow in that sense.  If he gets a chance to work in an expanded role in the NBA next season, Muscala’s rebounding could take another leap forward.

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