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Try telling Danilo Gallinari that LeBron James didn't come to the Knicks because there wasn't enough talent on the roster.

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Want to ruffle The Rooster's feathers? Try telling Danilo Gallinari that LeBron James didn't come to the Knicks because there wasn't enough talent on the roster - with Gallo being the best among five returning players - to win.

"I think if people don't consider me a good player," he said, "they're stupid."

Gallinari spoke with Newsday last night from Milan, Italy, to talk about the busy offseason for the Knicks and for him. He has been in his home country since the season ended in April working on critical, physical aspects of his game, such as explosion, quickness and flexibility. The 6-10 forward, who also continues to strengthen his core muscles to protect his surgically repaired back, also has focused on developing a low-post game.

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The Knicks have monitored his offseason regimen - assistant Kenny Atkinson worked out with Gallinari in Milan last month - and Gallinari has kept close watch on his home team, as well. The result of LeBron's "Decision" came as a surprise.

"To be honest, yes. I was having a really good feeling about him coming here because if I was him, I'd probably choose New York," Gallinari said. "But he didn't, he went to the Heat."

Gallinari had heard plenty about James throughout the first two years of his NBA career. James even pulled him aside after one game at the Garden to offer him some advice and best wishes. James followed Gallinari enough to know about his back issues as a rookie in 2008-09.

And as the Knicks carved enough space to attract not just James but another max-contract free agent this summer, Gallinari was considered a potential third piece: a young up-and-comer to complement two established stars. But prevailing opinion from the national media, fed by whispers from James' inner circle, was that the Knicks weren't an attractive option for him because the roster didn't already have enough talent to contend for a championship.

"I think he was not thinking in that way," said Gallinari, who averaged 15.1 points per game and shot 38.1 percent from three-point range this past season. "I proved to everybody this season what I can do and what I cannot do. I have good things I can do on the court and things I have to improve, like anybody."

Injury sidelines Lee. The United States has lost another big man, as former Knick David Lee will miss the world championships because of an injured middle finger on his right hand. USA Basketball reports that the all-star forward will have his finger placed in a splint and could miss six weeks. - AP

The Dolan family owns controlling interests in the Knicks, MSG and Cablevision. Cablevision owns Newsday.

I really believe last year was Gallo's rookie year ( look at Rubio at 5 last year would you prefer that?)

I was truly impressed with his game

Thanks to Cosmic ( Mad props duke) i downloaded many games and being a fan I watched Gallo and his game closer then
anyone........ He has the tools to do it all!! And I mean ALL

He obviously can drop it like rain from deep..... No one can argue that!!

Passes very well for a near seven footer

Defends with mad pride (just ask Melo)

Runs ....... Steals...... Blocks

All this while being excluded from the offense for most of the year

Lee Harrigton and Chandler all had way more shots and touched the ball almost twice as much!!

That scrub of PG( who I wont ever say his name) seemed to really dislike Gallo..... I mean he NEVER passed
him the ball! Yet somehow Gallo Avg 15 and 5 all while being excluded!!

Saying that he is working on just the right things makes me so excited to see him play this year...

Does anyone know his stats for last month of the season? Seemed to be featured along with Lee there at the end

Gotta be better then 15 5 which I still think is great for a first year after a bad back on a team who thought he
had a clear future and said **** him lets get ours ( all bum FA signing for mid level or minimum)

Elite wrote:"I think if people don't consider me a good player think i have stiff legs," he said, "they're stupid."

fixed

EnySpree wrote:There is a way to view Newsday for free but I don't wanna blow it up on here

would be mad cool

EnySpree wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:There is a way to view Newsday for free but I don't wanna blow it up on here

I like what you have shared that you wrote on your blog. Maybe you could blow it up on your site.

Nah...don't need to be e-bullied by any Newsday thugs.

They run with pens and pocket protectors?

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islesfan wrote:Gallinari believes Knicks are talent-laden team

Want to ruffle The Rooster's feathers? Try telling Danilo Gallinari that LeBron James didn't come to the Knicks because there wasn't enough talent on the roster - with Gallo being the best among five returning players - to win.

"I think if people don't consider me a good player," he said, "they're stupid."

Gallinari spoke with Newsday last night from Milan, Italy, to talk about the busy offseason for the Knicks and for him. He has been in his home country since the season ended in April working on critical, physical aspects of his game, such as explosion, quickness and flexibility. The 6-10 forward, who also continues to strengthen his core muscles to protect his surgically repaired back, also has focused on developing a low-post game.

The Knicks have monitored his offseason regimen - assistant Kenny Atkinson worked out with Gallinari in Milan last month - and Gallinari has kept close watch on his home team, as well. The result of LeBron's "Decision" came as a surprise.

"To be honest, yes. I was having a really good feeling about him coming here because if I was him, I'd probably choose New York," Gallinari said. "But he didn't, he went to the Heat."

Gallinari had heard plenty about James throughout the first two years of his NBA career. James even pulled him aside after one game at the Garden to offer him some advice and best wishes. James followed Gallinari enough to know about his back issues as a rookie in 2008-09.

And as the Knicks carved enough space to attract not just James but another max-contract free agent this summer, Gallinari was considered a potential third piece: a young up-and-comer to complement two established stars. But prevailing opinion from the national media, fed by whispers from James' inner circle, was that the Knicks weren't an attractive option for him because the roster didn't already have enough talent to contend for a championship.

"I think he was not thinking in that way," said Gallinari, who averaged 15.1 points per game and shot 38.1 percent from three-point range this past season. "I proved to everybody this season what I can do and what I cannot do. I have good things I can do on the court and things I have to improve, like anybody."

Injury sidelines Lee. The United States has lost another big man, as former Knick David Lee will miss the world championships because of an injured middle finger on his right hand. USA Basketball reports that the all-star forward will have his finger placed in a splint and could miss six weeks. - AP

The Dolan family owns controlling interests in the Knicks, MSG and Cablevision. Cablevision owns Newsday.

exactly

umynot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:There is a way to view Newsday for free but I don't wanna blow it up on here

I like what you have shared that you wrote on your blog. Maybe you could blow it up on your site.

Nah...don't need to be e-bullied by any Newsday thugs.

They run with pens and pocket protectors?