Posted by Elite:
his mentality is the most impressive part about him.
Asked if he is anticipating other veterans testing him, Gallinari said: "Come at me? I don't have no problem. I take the challenge and I take any kind of player. I play for the team and I play to win.
[Edited by - elite on 22-01-2009 04:14 AM]
As a teacher I am irked at his grammar, though.
No need to start him this year. Let him build up his game legs and endurance, and if he gets better, just give him more MPG. I am also a believer in team chemistry, and you don't want to ruffle any feathers by inserting him into the starting lineup at this point. I mentioned this on another thread, but you don't want to push Chandler out of his starting slot, and he would be the logical choice to be moved if Gallinari is made a starter. My gut feeling is that Chandler, despite his stoicism, might experience some confidence problems if he loses his starting position.
I will say this, though, MDA should be using this year as a "test" for Gallo, Chandler, Harrington, and Thomas. Each of them can, to some extent, play at the 3 or 4 positions. MDA should be moving them around to see what the best combinations are and use his conclusions for drafting decisions and deciding on our starting lineup for
next year. He should also give more playing time to the guys who are playing the best, even if he does not tamper with the starting lineup.
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities- C.N. Bovee
1/22/2009 2:29 PM
