Los Angeles Clippers: 5 takeaways from 2017-18 Media Day
1. Gallinari’s strong statement
The Los Angeles Clippers have a star-studded frontcourt for the 2017-18 season. Their ability to hurt teams with their big men will be one of the team’s greatest strengths heading into next year.
Danilo Gallinari seems to be fully aware of this already, and did not pull any punches in his discussion of the team’s strength. The confidence on full display carried over into his Media Day remarks:
“Number 1. No doubt. You like the answer, huh?” — Gallo on where the Clippers’ frontcourt ranks in the NBA.
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) September 25, 2017
After years of subpar small forward play (barring a solid season last year from Luc Mbah a Moute), the team has an offensive star at that position in Gallinari.
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With Griffin fully healthy heading into training camp, the Clippers frontcourt has a chance to live up to Gallinari’s lofty expectations.