13. Danilo Gallinari, Knicks
Since he was drafted, there has been a lot of buzz from Knicks personnel about what a great shooter Gallo is. He's proving them right. He has hit 34 of 72 3s (47 percent) and 22 of 25 free throws (88 percent). He can change a game with that kind of shooting, and already had a game in which he made 8 of 16 3s. However, he's doing little else of impact right now. He's not among the top 50 power forwards in defensive rebound rate. To be worthy of his draft slot, he needs to do more.

kingofelpaso wrote:Pirated from another lesser NBA forum:

8. Danilo Gallinari, Knicks | Previous rank: 13
The Knicks are on the upswing, and Gallo is part of the reason why. He continues to be a shooting threat and has scored in double figures in three of their recent wins. He's also making defensive contributions, adding 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks so far in December.

Knicks fans are surely envisioning his skills meshing well with a certain MVP-caliber 3-man. I'll put it another way: If Gallo was a Cav, Cleveland would be the best team in basketball.

Thanks a lot.

I'm not sure if that last statement was sarcasm, but it's pretty obvious its not true.

kingofelpaso wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:
I'm not sure if that last statement was sarcasm, but it's pretty obvious its not true.

Yeah, Im not sure what that means. Does that mean that a team with Gallo and LBJ would be the best team in basketball, or does it mean that if you were to add Gallo to the Cavs' current roster they would be the best team in basketball. Regardless, I didnt read it to be sarcastic at all.

I think he is saying that the Cavs would be the best if Gallo was a Cav.

Ok, so Cleveland replaces Verajao with Gallo in the starting lineup and they get past Boston and Orlando?

I'm dumbfounded.

As of now the guy still has a loooong way to go. Hes still mainly a spot up 3 point shooter and not a great rebounder. Yes he shows a lot of flashes on both ends of the floor and he has a real nice skill set. However, Gallo right now. Right this second, would not put the Cavs over the hump. Hes not that type of player yet. Will he be? I hope so but its up to Gallo. Hes not there now though.

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

kingofelpaso wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:
I'm not sure if that last statement was sarcasm, but it's pretty obvious its not true.

Yeah, Im not sure what that means. Does that mean that a team with Gallo and LBJ would be the best team in basketball, or does it mean that if you were to add Gallo to the Cavs' current roster they would be the best team in basketball. Regardless, I didnt read it to be sarcastic at all.

I think he is saying that the Cavs would be the best if Gallo was a Cav.

Ok, so Cleveland replaces Verajao with Gallo in the starting lineup and they get past Boston and Orlando?

I'm dumbfounded.

I think I agree with his notion. LBJ and Gallo are a perfect match for each other. Gallo spreads the floor for LeBron to get to the hoop at will (no one is challenging him there without him at least getting to the line), or alternatively, the defense has to sag off LeBron, who can easily kick out to Gallo for open looks all day long. If Gallo can continue to get stronger, develop his rebounding and play with the level of defensive intensity that he is now, I think it's hard not to agree with that statement. At the least, that is a major building block for a great future team for years to come

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

fishmike wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

kingofelpaso wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:
I'm not sure if that last statement was sarcasm, but it's pretty obvious its not true.

Yeah, Im not sure what that means. Does that mean that a team with Gallo and LBJ would be the best team in basketball, or does it mean that if you were to add Gallo to the Cavs' current roster they would be the best team in basketball. Regardless, I didnt read it to be sarcastic at all.

I think he is saying that the Cavs would be the best if Gallo was a Cav.

Ok, so Cleveland replaces Verajao with Gallo in the starting lineup and they get past Boston and Orlando?

I'm dumbfounded.

not really. You have Shaq in the post, two guys that can pass/shoot with anyone in Gallo/Mo Williams and Lebron with the ball in his hands. How do you defend that?

I think they were serious.. add a guy who is 6'10 and one of the best shooters in the league who now is playing on both ends and I think that puts Cle over the top

No way in Hell. Ok, CLE doesn't get past BOS and ORL, but let's just say they do, and face LAL in the finals.

You're telling me Artest and LAL's bigs can't check Gallo in a 7 game series ?

TMS wrote:the Lakers would still be the best team in basketball

+Infinity

Couldn't you put a few more Sophs with Lebron and they be a good team?

In terms of regular season play didn't the Cavs win 66gms last yr?

How much better would they be compared to this?

Will Gallo stop Orlando from going nuts from the perimeter?

Oh and isn't Brook Lopez rated #1 Soph by ESPN

I thought ESPN was BSPN?

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

fishmike wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

fishmike wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

kingofelpaso wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:
I'm not sure if that last statement was sarcasm, but it's pretty obvious its not true.

Yeah, Im not sure what that means. Does that mean that a team with Gallo and LBJ would be the best team in basketball, or does it mean that if you were to add Gallo to the Cavs' current roster they would be the best team in basketball. Regardless, I didnt read it to be sarcastic at all.

I think he is saying that the Cavs would be the best if Gallo was a Cav.

Ok, so Cleveland replaces Verajao with Gallo in the starting lineup and they get past Boston and Orlando?

I'm dumbfounded.

not really. You have Shaq in the post, two guys that can pass/shoot with anyone in Gallo/Mo Williams and Lebron with the ball in his hands. How do you defend that?

I think they were serious.. add a guy who is 6'10 and one of the best shooters in the league who now is playing on both ends and I think that puts Cle over the top

No way in Hell. Ok, CLE doesn't get past BOS and ORL, but let's just say they do, and face LAL in the finals.

You're telling me Artest and LAL's bigs can't check Gallo in a 7 game series ?

thats just the point. They HAVE to check Gallo, because if they dont he will drain 3's. That the big affect. You cant sag off your man to double Lebron or Shaq. You must respect his range. Does the Varebozojan command the same? He's a nice hustle role player but he really hurt them against the Magic because nobody guarded him. I think its less that Gallo himself will beat you, more that you have to change the way you defend with Gallo on the floor. Thats what makes the shooter such a valuable piece.

I'm not saying a shooter like Gallo isn't a valuable piece. I'm just saying that he's not going to get any team over the hump.

As for you guys felatiating the Lakers people were saying the same stuff when Larry's Pistons almost swept them. There are 4-5 teams that can beat them if they get hot.