Danilo Gallinari was a big get for the Clippers this offseason. Los Angeles has been in the process of giving their team an overhaul since the departure of Chris Paul and Gallinari was supposed to be a part of that. However, he may have put himself and the Clippers in danger during an international friendly.
Gallinari plays for Italy's international team and they're currently preparing for Eurobasket. During a friendly Gallinari got into a fight with another player and threw a punch. The punch sent Gallinari to a hospital to have his hand examined.
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