Posted by CrushAlot:
D'Antoni looked like a deer in the headlights when he was interviewed following the draft pick. He did not look excited. He is a professional so he did not say the wrong thing. I have read articles where it said that he was 'convinced' by scouts and Walsh that Gallo was the pick. I also have read reports where it was said that he would be afraid to use a mid first round pick to draft him. That is as close to a smoking gun as you are going to get. The guy said he wanted a motor. The guy said he would be afraid to use a 'mid' first round pick on Gallo when he was with the Suns. The guy said his new boss and the scouts convinced him that it was the right pick. I don't see that as an endorsement.
Your reaching at straws here, bro. Your analyzing his facial expressions during interviews to judge whats going on behind his eyes in his mind? Source or Sauce its still not a direct quote from D'Antoni (in which you said D'Antoni was directly quoted).
Okay, since your stuck on this Isiah conspiracy, why can't the opposite conspiracy theory be true.
D'Antoni coached and played in Italy, the same place Gallo was raised and played. (Check)
D'Antoni is Italian. Gallo is Italian. (Check)
D'Anotni still had contacts back in Italy who can keep him abreast of the talent over there. (Check)
D'Antoni is fluent in Italian as is Gallo. (Check)
D'Antoni wore number 8 in Italy and it happens to be Gallo's number. (Check)
D'Antoni played alongside Gallo's father. (Check, Check, and Checkmate)[Edited by - uptown on 07-27-2008 8:52 PM]
