Also, he has to expand his game with the help of the coaching staff. I am not satisfied with him being solely a 3 point specialist. He needs to mix it up. He needs to be played closer to the basket more often. He needs to grab some boards, especially on defense.

The coaching staff has to put him in a position to succeed as an all-around player. Right now it isn't fair to make him the primary offensive weapon, he isn't ready for that on a night in and out basis. If he is hot, fine, but he shouldn't be counted on to carry that burden.

oohah

Add to that the Knicks have several players that are not shy about taking shots (open or otherwise) which also will limit Gallo's attempts. Gallo could stand to be more aggressive, and look to create more, but I am ok with him being a ball mover at this point.

Once he is made the focal point of the offense all the time, then we will see him flourish.

oohah wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:
Once he is made the focal point of the offense all the time, then we will see him flourish.

As an escape goat?

oohah

We have many choices for that role. It can rotate to a different player from week to week.

LivingLegend wrote:Harrington is pissed at Gallo's shot attempts and placed wet cement in his sneaks and shorts.

On a more serious note....

The kid doesn't move that well (1) and (2) doesn't seem to have the energy or confidence in his dribble to force the action even if he is a step slow.

You try moving well with a bad back and stiff legs.

Marv wrote:hey there's also the fact that he simply hasn't shot well the last few games.

I agree. I think he forced some of those shots also since he was not getting any touches. At least, the last couple of games.

eViL wrote:gallo just doesn't seem like a "go for mines" type of player. i think when he passes the ball right away, it might not necessarily mean he doesn't want the ball, just that maybe he expects the ball to rotate back eventually with him getting it in a better position. you know? like the way a true ball movement offense is supposed to work? instead, he passes it off and before the ball can rotate back, it gets stuck in someone else's hands. of course, there are times where he absolutely can and should be more aggressive. so from what i've seen, it looks like a combination of lack of aggression, commitment to moving the ball, and over-assertive teammates. he's young, i hope he works it out. i'm more hopeful now than i was before the season.

Agreed. Because everything is about me, allow me to tell a quick story.

I used to play with guys that moved the ball real well. I got really good at swinging the ball and then catching a return pass later on in the possession(4 or 5 passes later) off a screen or from a standstill for an open shot. I knew that if I helped move the ball we would eventually all get our shots. Then one day I moved to a more playground type offense at our local YMCA. I learned that if I passed the ball to a teammate I was never seeing it again. It was really tough to adjust too. Now I shoot everytime I touch the ball. Problem solved.

Andrew wrote:IMO, Gallo is a very good shooter and at times can create his own shot, but is not adept at doing so all the time at this point in his career. So, without a point guard to break down the D or a post up player who demands a double team there are going to be times where he will be neutralized by the defense.

Add to that the Knicks have several players that are not shy about taking shots (open or otherwise) which also will limit Gallo's attempts. Gallo could stand to be more aggressive, and look to create more, but I am ok with him being a ball mover at this point.

you nailed it Andrew - without a half-decent PG, the offense really doesnt run and the defense doesn't get broken down, which means games like these for Gallo. Of course he is basically only a rookie and it looks like he COULD develop into a player who will be able to create his own shot, but not right now at this point in his career.