Posted by Pharzeone:
Vmart, Briggs brought up the point that there was already SFs on the team and Martin countered with the Jordan over Bowie example. So the real question is Gallinari's potential special enough to put him in that category. I must admit I don't know that despite what I may think of the pick. I don't see it but who knows. I don't think Lopez should be talked about as some big man project coming into the league either because that wasn't the case. He was considered a very good center prospect at Stanford.
[Edited by - pharzeone on 02-04-2009 10:07 AM]
You are expecting results way to fast that is the problem here. As soon as another rookie puts up decent number everyone starts why did we take Gallo question. Gallanari will be a very good player, he isn't asked to do a lot right now and he is often overlooked by some of the vet players when he is wide open. Especially Harrington and Nate they don't even look his way it might be what D'Antoni wants right now. He has put up numbers in a short period of time and you know once he is comfortable he is gonna knock down open looks all night long.
This is what I see 6'10'' player with a handle, makes decisions that are smart, looks for open teammates has range on his jumper, has court awareness. With skill sets like that its just a matter of getting comfortable and he is gonna be a very good player.
I don't think the Knicks made a mistake in picking Gallo. This guy is confident you can tell, he has a swagger about him that is gonna make him great, he has work ethic. Gallo has a crazy confidence in his skills that only a few come in to the league with. All I can say to you guys that wanted Lopez over Gallo just keep watching, and you will see what I see.