knicks1248 wrote:

Andrew wrote:I did a quick check of Gallo's game log and didn't see one game that he took 17 3pt shots.

16, my bad..still dude, if your trying to justify that it's not a high amount of attemps, you would be lying to your self.. I argued that he wasn't just a 3 point shooter, but around the league, and for most non knick fans, thats exactly how they look at him, and what bases do I have to not agree..

Watching the games maybe? What makes someone just a 3 pt shooter? Gallo took 927 shots total with 488 of those from 3pt land. I'd say that makes him more that a 3 pt shooter.

Markji wrote:

grillco wrote:If he wants the big three year money, he's not going to be able to demand NY. Denver will want the best deal possible from anywhere in the league. As i stated in my thread, I think the Knicks were too quick to use the remaining cap space in the Lee and sign and trade and should have been more patient. Chandler or Gallo puls the $$$/trade exemption might have been able to land Melo or CP. Right now their options are limited by who they can actually trade (the new guys either can't be packaged together or traded until December), who they want to trade, and if Denver has any interest in what they have at all. I hope everything works out as I've wanted Melo in the Orange and Blue since he won the championship at 'Cuse (always liked him more than LeBron), but I'd rather the team sign him as a free agent next summer rather than potentially lose Danilo.

The new guys from Golden State can be traded now.

Yes, I was lumping them in with new contract limitations, but as I understand it they Denver guys can not be packaged for a trade...one of the many oddly obscure CBA rules.

The Knicks are reportedly willing to trade Danilo Gallinari as the centerpiece of a package to acquire Carmelo Anthony.

During his Tuesday show on ESPN Radio in New York, Michael Kay cited sources in reporting that the Knicks will offer Gallinari, a future first-round pick and Eddy Curry in a bid to acquire Carmelo Anthony from Denver.

Curry's contract would be needed to work to make the trade work under the salary cap.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68730/20100817/sources_knicks_will_offer_gallinari_in_package_for_melo/#

martin wrote:

iSergio wrote:

The Knicks are reportedly willing to trade Danilo Gallinari as the centerpiece of a package to acquire Carmelo Anthony.

During his Tuesday show on ESPN Radio in New York, Michael Kay cited sources in reporting that the Knicks will offer Gallinari, a future first-round pick and Eddy Curry in a bid to acquire Carmelo Anthony from Denver.

Curry's contract would be needed to work to make the trade work under the salary cap.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68730/20100817/sources_knicks_will_offer_gallinari_in_package_for_melo/#

RealGM siting Kay who prob read Newsday article which was just one author's opinion.

NO WAY!!!

That would SUCK!!

iSergio wrote:Danilo Gallinari or Anthony Randolph? Donnie Walsh and co. need to make a decision because one of them will go to Denver in a trade. You're not getting Carmelo Anthony for Wilson Chandler and Toney Douglas or Bill Walker.

I'd keep Randolph - I think he would be a better complement to Amar'e Stoudemire and Melo than Gallo would.

I disagree completely ........

Gallo would spread floor much better along side Melo and Amre

Randolph has similar game as Melo as far as where he scores from!!

Gallo shoots 3's better then anyone of these guys hands down!!

This system likes shooters!!

http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/24/gallinari-and-douglas-give-knicks-hope/

Re-read and re-think this. There may be more value long-term in both Gallinari and Douglas than
these high priced guys. Gallo got stronger as the year progressed. And he has heart and fire.
There are some real thought provoking stats in that month of March. These two help spread the
floor. Play too far off them they take the 3 and nail it at a high rate. makes the middle less crowded
and easier for Amar'e/AR

smackeddog wrote:

iSergio wrote:I'll take Anthony Randolph's shotblocking, rebounding and athleticism over Danilo Gallinari's shooting.

And Kelenna Azubuike is the best shooter on this team.

I must admit, as much as I liked gallo last season and as much as I'm hoping he'll develop, I do live in fear that he'll turn out to be like Channing Frye- most people thought he was a star in the making after his rookie year, he even had more of an attitude back then like Gallo, with the occasional nasty dunk- and didn't IT turn down a trade with the Lakers (can't remember who for, but I think it was someone good).

If you say for Bynum, BRIGGS might have a heart attack.

kingofelpaso wrote:I for one would hate to see the Knicks trade away Gallo, even if that does end up netting Carmelo.

For once I would like to see the Knicks have some home grown talent and stick with the players who have originated on the team. It's been too long that the Knicks have had a player who has grown up in the NYK system and the team has made it clear that they intend on keeping that player. David Lee is gone, at least lets keep Gallo around rather than continually send away the players we have drafted.

I don't care if you like Melo or not. It would be a complete disservice to the Knicks and their fanbase to not pull that trigger. Gallo is not even in Melos league, and I'm a huge Gallo fan!

Come on guys, use your heads a little bit. I don't care if he's home grown talent. If you can trade Lee for Anthony Randolph, then you can trade Gallo for Melo. No ifs or buts. The guy is a superstar. Gallo isn't.

Michael Kay also says he's heard from members within the Knicks organization that they are convinced Carmelo Anthony will be a Knick.

iSergio wrote:

The Knicks are reportedly willing to trade Danilo Gallinari as the centerpiece of a package to acquire Carmelo Anthony.

During his Tuesday show on ESPN Radio in New York, Michael Kay cited sources in reporting that the Knicks will offer Gallinari, a future first-round pick and Eddy Curry in a bid to acquire Carmelo Anthony from Denver.

Curry's contract would be needed to work to make the trade work under the salary cap.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68730/20100817/sources_knicks_will_offer_gallinari_in_package_for_melo/#

I dont really WANT to do that trade. I'm the guy who thinks this team wins 45-48 games this year. I'm the guy who thinks a Gallo/AR/Amare frontcourt has title caliber team potential.

One in the hand is worth 2 in the bush though... man if that trade is on the table how do you walk away from that?

If its me I'm not doing anything right now. I think that trio can be a special frontcourt with some time. I'm on the lookout for a great SG who can lock guys down and bury the 3. I want the next Raja Bell. SG is our weakness right now

GustavBahler wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:See Denver has strength right now--they have the time to make teams ante up. What could happen is you could deplete your self so badly--that even with Anthony and Stoudemire--you could be very weak in terms of cap and picks to put a team together. Remember Denver hasnt won sht with a LOADED team.

That's my concern as well. Hope Melo stays in Denver but it doesn't look like thats going to happen unless Melo makes it clear that he
would only be a one year rental to whatever team he goes to. Denver would have to find a very friendly destination for him to stay beyond a year.

There is only four, friendly destination as of now for Melo. NY Knicks, NJ Nets, LA Lakers, LA Clippers remember he is moving from Denver for his wife's career.