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nixluva
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1/8/2010  12:01 PM
Bird was unreal!!! I don't think it's a crime to say Gallo has a bit of Bird's skills and a chance to develop into a lite version of him. He's just a kid but he's showing glimpses of the kind of overall skills a great like Bird had. It's not a stretch! Bird's drive, passion, fire and will to win was off the charts! We can't know yet if Gallo can ever reach that level but that's the only thing missing IMO. The base skillset is there, but he has to want to be great, lead and will his teams to win.
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1/8/2010  1:07 PM
jusnice wrote:
orangeblobman wrote:
nyk4ever wrote:
TMS wrote:i hated Bird... i used to be a Magic Johnson fan & he was always his nemesis... plus he was ugly.

bird literally looks like a bird

bird was not ugly

come on, blob. Bird actually looked like a teradactyl.

He looks worse now

...but a basketball and basket don't have eyes, so they never complained of being taken advantage of.

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1/8/2010  1:12 PM
Bird was an MVP. I don't quite see Gallo getting there. But an All-Star should be within reason.
lol @ being BANNED by Martin since 11/07/10 (for asking if Mr. Earl had a point). Really, Martin? C'mon. This is the internet. I've seen much worse on this site. By Earl himself. Drop the hypocrisy.
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1/8/2010  1:19 PM
GoNyGoNyGo wrote:A few weeks ago, I made a comment in one a post that Gallinari should not be traded because he could be the next Larry Bird. More than a few people commented back to me saying Gallo is not in Bird's class. Obviously right now he is not. Bird is a Legend. He carried Indiana State and The Celitcs for many years. My point was and still is, that Gallinari has a very similar skill set. Whether or not he can take it to Bird's level is to be seen. However, in the glimpses we have seen, we cannot say that he cannot. He knows how to play the game, he can shoot, he can pass, he can defend and he seems to have a killer instinct too.

Bird was a legend in his first NBA season. He was also 23. Gallinari is 21. He was a leader as a teenager and one a top Euro teen. I would be very happy to see him be a Dirk or a Bird. His game reminds me of Bird's game. Obviously he needs to step it up some more but I am not sure if that is him not being able to or if he is doing what he is told to do.

Bird dominated around the basket at the college and the NBA level -- he was both an outstanding post-up player and outside shooter.

He was also a ferocious rebounder.

The inside game and the rebounding is where Gallo needs to really work and improve.

The big thing that gives you hope is Gallo's big shot ability --- he really does seem to step up at big moments.

One thing I thought I noticed looking at Gallo last night was his arms and shoulders seemed significantly thicker than last year. I'm sure they have him in the weight room and if he keeps strengthening that body - he will be a major match-up issue for everyone.

Bird or not --- I'm a huge Gallo fan.

I wasn't thrilled with the pick but I'm thrilled with the talent and team player that Gallo is.

He has all the intangibles -- now he needs time to develop and mature.
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1/8/2010  1:26 PM
guys guys guys - c'mon, yeah gallo has been playing weell, but lets let him get a few seasons of consistency under his belt before we start w the bird lite comparisons.

the kid is good, let him mature then we can vbj him all we want.
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1/8/2010  1:35 PM
jimimou wrote:the kid is good, let him mature then we can vbj him all we want.

some like them less mature.
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1/8/2010  1:43 PM
Nalod wrote:Bird was like 23 in the famous NCAA final game. Gallo is still 2 years younger. Imagine him in college now with a mid-major? Kid would be lighing it up for 40 a nite!

Before we bukkake our pants i'd put wish his ceiling at Ginobli type player who really is/was a special player on championship teams.

Bird was a special player but what made him special was he did it on the biggest stages and the most critical times. LEading teams in college and in the pro's to championships is really what sets him apart. Injury aside, Larry was not that much better than KVH but Larry got the job done at most critical times. "BIrd stole the ball, bird stole the ball" was epic! Bird was not athletic like KVH or many many others but had crazy fundamentals to execute. He made the game look easy. Gallo in fact looks to be more athletic even at this early age but his (and all young players) career will really take off as his fundamentals keep getting better.

They are giving him the ball now and not hiding him in the corner like the beginning of the season.

there is nothing wrong with showing him videos of bird, to see how he prepared for games, to watch his moves and how he set guys up, and to inspire gallo to strive for greatness.. but a lot of guys have fallen short that were given the "larry bird" comparison.. Bird was a top 5 player of all time if you ask me, so those are lofty expectations.. and while I think most NY fans don't expect that, we will be happy with a player who takes the same approach and maximizes his potential.. If gallo can do that, he may never be a larry bird and that is fine, but he will be GAllo, and one day, some other coach may be giving another 21 year old player, videos of gallo to watch...

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1/8/2010  2:15 PM
thing you have to love about Gallo is he's driven to win. He gets excited about hitting big shots that win games, not about making flashy plays or putting up big numbers.
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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1/8/2010  2:49 PM
jimimou wrote:guys guys guys - c'mon, yeah gallo has been playing weell, but lets let him get a few seasons of consistency under his belt before we start w the bird lite comparisons.

the kid is good, let him mature then we can vbj him all we want.

Bocker said Bird Medium... what a dummy.

After 7 years & 40K+ posts, banned by martin for calling Nalod a 'moron'. Awesome.
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1/8/2010  2:53 PM    LAST EDITED: 1/8/2010  2:53 PM
Gallo is going to be good, perhaps very, very good, but not great.

And Bird is not a top 5 player of all time.

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1/8/2010  3:09 PM
sebstar wrote:Gallo is going to be good, perhaps very, very good, but not great.

And Bird is not a top 5 player of all time.

i think there were lots of great players too, but this guy was off the charts good. the thing that made bird so great, other than his numbers of course, is that he couldnt jump, wasnt quick, had no shake and bake type moves, but the guy got it done EVERY SINGLE TIME he touched the ball. who whould you put over him? just curious.


on a more serious note - hope things have gotten better for you personally broham.
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1/8/2010  4:48 PM
sebstar wrote:Gallo is going to be good, perhaps very, very good, but not great.

And Bird is not a top 5 player of all time.

Top 10?

lol @ being BANNED by Martin since 11/07/10 (for asking if Mr. Earl had a point). Really, Martin? C'mon. This is the internet. I've seen much worse on this site. By Earl himself. Drop the hypocrisy.
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1/8/2010  4:57 PM
kam77 wrote:
sebstar wrote:Gallo is going to be good, perhaps very, very good, but not great.

And Bird is not a top 5 player of all time.

Top 10?

Affirmative

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1/8/2010  5:06 PM
Gallo can be top10 one day. Top10 Knickerbocker of all time.
lol @ being BANNED by Martin since 11/07/10 (for asking if Mr. Earl had a point). Really, Martin? C'mon. This is the internet. I've seen much worse on this site. By Earl himself. Drop the hypocrisy.
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1/8/2010  5:08 PM
jimimou wrote:
sebstar wrote:Gallo is going to be good, perhaps very, very good, but not great.

And Bird is not a top 5 player of all time.

i think there were lots of great players too, but this guy was off the charts good. the thing that made bird so great, other than his numbers of course, is that he couldnt jump, wasnt quick, had no shake and bake type moves, but the guy got it done EVERY SINGLE TIME he touched the ball. who whould you put over him? just curious.


on a more serious note - hope things have gotten better for you personally broham.

Jordan, Big O, Bean, Jabbar, Earvin...

Thanks for asking about my personal. I dunno, man. Still strugglin, major. We'll see, I suppose. Thanks again tho, Fam...

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1/8/2010  5:25 PM
seb, hang in there bro... we all got your back, u know that brotha.

btw, i can't imagine any top 5 w/o Wilt.

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1/8/2010  5:29 PM
Top 5 players of all time


Jordan
Bryant
Magic
James (still early, but this is a shoe in)
Abdul Jabbar
JrZyHuStLa
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1/8/2010  5:31 PM
Bird is overrated.

He's 24th in all time scoring.
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1/8/2010  5:31 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/alltime/leaders
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1/8/2010  5:34 PM    LAST EDITED: 1/8/2010  5:35 PM
JrZyHuStLa wrote:Bird is overrated.

He's 24th in all time scoring.

Sure guys like Ewing, and Dominique scored more points but Bird was better. Bird played fewer seasons.

lol @ being BANNED by Martin since 11/07/10 (for asking if Mr. Earl had a point). Really, Martin? C'mon. This is the internet. I've seen much worse on this site. By Earl himself. Drop the hypocrisy.
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