Gallinari in
Italian forward Danilo Gallinari is entering the NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 Gallinari sent a letter to the NBA to declare himself eligible today, his father Vittorio (a former player himself) told HoopsHype.com. Considered a potential lottery pick next June, he’s averaging 17.5 ppg and 5.6 rpg for Armani Jeans Milano in the Italian League.
duke Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 8:03 am
the biggest bust of this years draft. his game isn’t nba like. to take him over batum will make on gm fall. batum will have a rudy gay like career while gallinari will bounce for his rookie contract and then go back to europe and never fullfill his real potential.
stefano Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 8:40 am
Uau, he is the next Larry Bird!!!
He is strong and mature as anyone of his age and he plays as a veteran! He is not a great jumper but he’s tall and has a very nice technique!! He is a big, any stuff about it!
Strokez Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 9:15 am
He will not be known as well as Pau Gasol or any other foreign transfers..
Its cool that he wants to join the NBA, but so do many other players here in the U.S.. If he does make it in the draft, and doesn’t make it that far, think about all the many other players who could’ve been that much farther in stepping their game up.
Craig Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 10:12 am
Have seen him ,and Batum play maybe 10 times this season. He’s the real thing,tough physically and mentally,an adult already,should be a top three pick. ready to go right now!
Batum is still very immature physically and mentally,not going to be ready any time soon,but undeniably has a great upside,if someone is willing to wait.
Absolutely no way Batum is drafted ahead of Gallinari.
Jon Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 11:27 am
I find it funny that duke calls Danilo a bust, when Duke fans are ga-ga over Singler, who is a lesser version of Danilo. He is Bird-like, but Larry Legend is not a true gauge of his talent level. More like a Kukoc/Turkoglu mixture, from the little bit of video I’ve seen on him.
Jimmy Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Looks like an another Barganani bust bust bust
morgenstern Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
Can’t tell if he’s going to be a bust or not, but he’s intriguing. Bargnani had better things going for him, at least size , but Gallinari is already playing starter minutes like a veteran in the italian league. He can play, he’s a great player, although he’s not got any otherwordly skills that can make him stand out as a role player, so he’ll probably struggle a bit at first. He’s not the quickest, he scores but not by the truckload, he defends and rebounds but he’s not a monster. Still, he manages to outplay almost everybody and that makes him interesting.
guy Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
Obviously, only someone who has not seen Gallinari play regularly could call him a bust, before he even comes to the NBA!
While he’s behind Stojakovic in shooting (not by a lot), he is WAAAYYY ahead of him in pretty much everything else, especially creating off the dribble, passing on the move, with both hands, finishing in traffic, scoring on isolations. However, the biggest advantage he has over Peja is on D. He will be a prototype NBA 3, who can pass and shoot better than most guards. Think Mike Dunleavy of THIS SEASON, even slightly quicker.
His Killer instinct and clutch play r excellent. Most Italian coaches thought he was more talented than Bargnani A YEAR AGO already. He has a legit NBA position. Also, Bargnani has had injuries and plays without a real low-post center. He still may turn out to be a very solid pro. It goes without saying, however, that he would have barely been a top 5 pick in the 2007 draft (there were no HS players in the 2006 one, as the rules had changed).
Regardless, Gallinari is the real deal, on all fronts. Unlike other European prospects, he has already been thrust into a leading-scorer, best-player position in Milano and has flourished in it. So, we are not talking about potential here. We are talking about the 8th ranked player in the EL, with a 15 ppg average, at age 19!
Batum, on the other hand, should have been a lot better already, but is still very young. Physically he’s fantastic. But, there r ??? about his heart,intensity, shot.
Last year, after seeing both in person, I said that Gallinari is a better player and I stand by it now. Nevertheless, don’t write Batum off. His tools are so good that he could still turn out to b very, very good.
With Gallinari, there’s no need to guess.
saggio Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 3:33 pm
why do some people talk without having a clue on what they are saying? how could you say gallinari is a bust? first take a look at the scouting reports, then you should take a look at his play.
he is probably the most talented young player in europe.
that’s not so bad, isn’t it?
i don’t like bargnani neither but if you are a small forward with just the center height it will be really hard to play 5 in the most physical league in the world.
gallinari will be a solid nba player for the next 10 years
StAnDbY Said,
April 23, 2008 @ 4:01 pm
hi guys, i’m Italian and i always watch italian league, euroleague, NBA and NCAA… and i think that Gallinari is one of the most important players in this draft… there are only 5-6 players stronger than him (Rose, Beasley, Bayless, Mayo, Lopez and maybe Jordan)… Batum is not so strong, i think he will be selected between 15/20# pick…
Then… who thinks that he’s a bust because he looks like another Bargnani… no, you’re wrong, man… they’re different players, Gallinari is ready for NBA (maybe he will not be a star the first year), Bargnani has not phsycological attitude to NBA… he thinks it’s the same thing of euroleague (this is why a C like him has only 4 rbs in this season…)… and who thinks that Gallinari will be the next Bird… NO… he’s not a 3 point shooter, maybe he could have similar movements but they are totally different…
Bapes Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 4:03 am
There is no questioning the kids talents. I have watched him play many a time and like his style. But the question is will he be able to match it in the NBA. I am not to sure. I guess we will soon see!
Apo Said,
April 24, 2008 @ 4:41 am
Tell me if this guy is a bust….but only AFTER you’ve seen this:
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=HEYvgvsO82w
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=qYBt3mWRA2o
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