Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari is interested in playing for Italy during the Olympics this summer, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. Gallinari is coming off a successful postseason run with Atlanta, averaging 12.8 points per game on 42% shooting from the field and 40.5% from deep.
“I still believe in the Olympics, and if the coach and federation give me the chance to go to the Olympics once we win this game today, I’d be honored to be a part of that team,” Gallinari said prior to the final game of the qualifying tournament in Serbia, according to Scotto.
Italy defeated Serbia in that qualifying game on Sunday, officially joining Australia, Nigeria and Germany in Group B for the Tokyo games.
Here are some other Olympic-related notes tonight:
- Slovenia defeated Lithuania 96-85 to clinch a spot in the Olympics on Sunday, receiving a key performance from Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic in the outing, as relayed by the Associated Press and ESPN. Doncic finished with a triple-double, notching 31 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. “I don’t care about the MVP,” Doncic said. “We won here. We’re going to the Olympics, the first time in our country. It’s amazing. I think every kid dreams about being in the Olympics. I did, too. So, here we are. We fought really, really hard and I think we deserve to be here.”
- Germany also qualified for the Olympic tournament on Sunday behind Moritz Wagner‘s 28 points, as relayed by Sportando. Germany defeated Brazil, which was led by Anderson Varejao‘s 14 points and four rebounds in the outing.
- Greece and the Czech Republic are battling on Sunday night for the last spot in the 12-team Olympic men’s basketball tournament.
It’s jarring to read like “The Olympics are so special, and important to me and my country” and then “The Olympic team, led by Anderson Varejao”
Why?
I guess he was disappointed by Varejao’s limited time with the Warriors.
Marty is not a real fan. He needs a place to vent. Olympics are for the world. A world stage for athletes. Marty doesn’t get out much.
How have you not muted him by now? I have the benefit of forgetting he exists until multiple people mention his name for…surprise! Saying something really stupid
You can mute people?
Serious? reply • flag • mute.
You can unmute in your profile page.
Varajao is legit and did okay playing in the NBA for a bit this year… not that he would be kept long term (It was a stunt for morale). Now let’s if HR mutes me if I avoid ranking the OP.
There’s only one person I have on mute, and it’s not Marty. It will be fun watching him next season while he continues to blame Kerr and others for the team’s lack of success. It’s so sad watching their fans who can’t accept the dynasty is over.