Why is it significant for him to play in the NBA Africa Game 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa? Because Gallinari was the poster child for a Clippers team that was decimated by injuries last season, his 2017-18 campaign limited to a paltry 21 games.
The summer has allowed his body to heal from hand and glute injuries that derailed the 6-foot-10 Italian’s maiden season with the Clippers.
“Of course I will play. I got to show you some of the Gallo magic,” said Gallinari, laughing, during a conference call Wednesday with reporters. “Yeah, yeah, everything is good.