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Atlanta Hawks: Is Thabo Sefolosha A Good Fit?

By Adam McGee

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 13, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) fouls Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first quarter in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) fouls Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first quarter in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

As an NBA swingman, rebounding is never going to be a player’s first priority. Instead, the focus is on generally on a more “3-and-D” style of play.

Saying that, if a team has a guy who is confident and accomplished at grabbing rebounds from the wing, it can give a massive boost to them.

Sefolosha’s rebounding isn’t going to set the world alight, but he should have no problem helping out the Hawks big men with a solid contribution. For his career, Sefolosha has averaged 3.7 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game.

The Hawks traditionally struggle on the glass, so knowing they have a wing who has both the size and willingness to battle for the ball inside is a real plus.

In the 2008-09 season, Sefolosha averaged 5.2 rebounds per game. If he could approach that number again this season, he’ll be a genuine difference-maker in Atlanta.

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