4 Former Thunder that are still available on the free agent market
By Tyler Watts
2. Danilo Gallinari
Galo was an absolute bucket during his prime. In the four years before arriving in Oklahoma City, he averaged 18.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 32.7 minutes per game. Gallinari shot 39.2 percent from 3-point range and his play made him part of the return for Paul George.
The 31-year-old kept getting buckets and was a key role player on a Thunder squad that shockingly made the playoffs in 2020. Chris Paul was running the show, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dennis Schroder, and Gallinari were their three leading scorers.
Oklahoma City committed to a rebuild in the following offseason. They shipped out multiple pieces, including Gallinari, who departed for Atlanta in a sign-and-trade.
Gallinari’s time in the NBA may be over. His play started declining before missing the entire 2022-23 season recovering from a torn ACL. Galo came back last season but struggled for three different teams, including the Bucks to end the year.
The 36-year-old may have reached the end of the line. He has not announced his retirement, but news of him joining a team has been non-existent. The future seems uncertain and it appears the Oklahoma City Thunder got the last year of Danilo Gallinari’s prime.