He still has a lot of room for improvement, but he just might be causing a few posters on UK to reconsider his game, and what kind of player he will become when he is a finished product.

We got a good one now, and he is only going to get better.

But during the other game (Bobcats), there was a shot of him lying down and they mentioned, I think, how Steve Nash would do the same thing for his back.

Game 2 of his second year, and he is already having to take extra care of his back?

Is it overreacting to be really kinda alarmed by the visual and thought of this???

Also when the Jason Kapono's of the world are guarding him out on the perimeter. Someone has to make the adjustment. Gallo should pass the ball back and then position himself on the block to post a guy like him up down low.

I also love how the players were constantly looking to get him the ball. Hughes provided some veteran savvy for a night. Adding more organization to the offense. Props to him for being ready when his name was called. I could just imagine when we actually get a star quality PG. How much easier they would make the game for Chandler and Gallo.

The Knicks passed on Karl Malone and took Kenny Walker. Get over it.

And while we’re at it let’s not get too crazy about the 8th pick not playing yet. I have no problem with waiting on a 6′11 athletic forward to develop. Hill will have a very long career here.

With all the talk about leadership and the direction of the franchise, what is clear is the fact the Mike D’Antoni wants Danilo Gallinari to carry the mail.

The coach wasted little time but inserting the prized rookie (which I consider him) into the starting lineup and the kid did not disappoint nailing 8 threes.

I guess we don’t have to worry about why he was lying down the other night in Carolina.

What I have observed about Gallo has been the fact that he is too unselfish and often defers to the veterans, much like Eli Manning did when he first became a Giant. But it was a game in Philly a few years back where Eli broke thru and led the team to a road victory. At that moment I knew that this would be Eli’s team regardless what Tiki, Shockey or Strahan had to say about it.

And so did Eli.

I believe that Gallo now is ready to step forward and be the franchise and all the players, aside from maybe Al Harrington who is a pure fit as 6th man moving forward, need to defer to the rookie and make sure the offense runs through him. He should take 18-20 shots per game and have the ability to create.

I think we’ve misinterpreted Gallo’s inconsistent preseason in terms of not being healthy, I truly believe that his hesitation was based on respect for his veteran teammates.

They need to understand, though, the future of the Knicks rests on the shoulders of number 8 and he’s ready to show NY, like Manning has done, just how impressive a young leader can be.

It’s his team now.

Courtesy of:
http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/11/01/its-gallos-time/
It’s Gallo’s Time
By Tommy Dee - Nov 1, 2009 10:16 am

kam77 wrote:Remember, 30 points in his first ever start. (MSG home opener no less)

Maybe we won't hear as much Anthony Randolph/Brook Lopez whinings anymore.

randolph is on the bench and when he comes in he gets clowned by the announcers..

Lopez is a solid center.. nothing more IMO.. I would take him on my team for sure, but won't lose sleep not having him..