iSergio wrote:Danilo Gallinari plays with a lot of effort and intensity against Carmelo Anthony. Why doesn't he play like that every game? : /

Do you watch the games? My question has no malicious intent but I am just baffled how you can make a statement like that. Gallo has been nothing but all effort this year. He rebounds. He defends. He runs the floor on transition even when he is not the primary option. Watch that beautiful alleyoop dunk by Wilson. Gallo was the trailer and the lone defender tried to defend both Wilson and the trailer(Gallo) and opened up an alleyoop from Felton to Wilson.

I really don't get the Gallo hate around here. He gets to the line. He opens up the lane for the league MVP. Amare was interviewed last night and was asked about Landry and Wilson last game and he purposely mentioned Gallo and that Gallo just open things up for him.

Gallo, Felton, The Mayor and Fields are the perfect compliement for STATVP.

Stop the hate. Appreciate.

iSergio wrote:Danilo Gallinari plays with a lot of effort and intensity against Carmelo Anthony. Why doesn't he play like that every game? : /

If you ever played sports, at a competitive level, you would understand. As a young competitor, you usually play to the level of your competition. As you grow in experience, you learn to bring it every game.

With that said, I haven't seen much drop off from Galo this year, unlike years in the past. Galo and Chandler are growing and developing in front of our face. It's sad you have to trade one or two of them, without knowing what the finish product will look like.

The debate continues.

Im just enjoying the games for now and not just root for the team but for the players to succeed.

knicks1248 wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

iSergio wrote:Danilo Gallinari plays with a lot of effort and intensity against Carmelo Anthony. Why doesn't he play like that every game? : /

Do you watch the games? My question has no malicious intent but I am just baffled how you can make a statement like that. Gallo has been nothing but all effort this year. He rebounds. He defends. He runs the floor on transition even when he is not the primary option. Watch that beautiful alleyoop dunk by Wilson. Gallo was the trailer and the lone defender tried to defend both Wilson and the trailer(Gallo) and opened up an alleyoop from Felton to Wilson.

I really don't get the Gallo hate around here. He gets to the line. He opens up the lane for the league MVP. Amare was interviewed last night and was asked about Landry and Wilson last game and he purposely mentioned Gallo and that Gallo just open things up for him.

Gallo, Felton, The Mayor and Fields are the perfect compliement for STATVP.

Stop the hate. Appreciate.

I agree, gallo's #s don't jump out at you, but if you watch the game it tells a entirely different story

I'm sure with an offensive coach like MDA Melo would be great here, epsecially with Felton/Amare pushing him to defend and play team ball. Its just not a need at that cost. I wonder if/when the Knicks start knocking off some of these elite teams if fans are still fixated on Melo.

NYKBocker wrote:

Nalod wrote:"Team Gallo" vs. "Team Wilson".........

The debate continues.

Im just enjoying the games for now and not just root for the team but for the players to succeed.

I am with Team Knicks. I like both Gallo and The Mayor. I want to keep this young group.

Yeah, I don't understand the constant Wilson vs. Gallo "competition". Both of these guys have played great this year and you can't critize either of them for their effort. Wison has been mad consistent all year. The biggest knock against Gallo is his consistency but has anyone really paid attention to his numbers? He actually has been very consistent this year(I think too many of us are counting his preaseason as part of teh regular season when they are talkinga bout his "slump"). In reality he had a 3 games slump this year and other then that has played very well for essentially a 2nd year guy. In the past 22 games he's had 4 games under 13 points. Wilson has had 5 games under 13 points. That sounds pretty consistent to me for both. Gallo's shooting has been inconsistent, but his play has been far from it. Huuuuuuuuuuge difference between the two.

last 22 games(since the long 3 game Gallo horrible slump
Gallo 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, .91 turnovers(including 8 games with zero turnovers), 42% FGA, 39% 3's, 90% FT, 6 FT per game
Wilson 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.41 turnovesr, 48% FGA, 39% 3's, 85% FT, 3 FT per game

last 15 games
Gallinari 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, .87 turnovers, 42% FGA, 41% 3's, 92% FT, 6.3 FT per game
Wilson 17.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 turnovers, 52% FGA, 43% 3's, 89% FT, 3 FT per game

This notion that one or the other is playing poorly or inconsistently is based on nothing and is as weak an argument. It's about as weak an argument as the Nets are a better destination then the Knicks. They both have knocks. Gallo is an inconsistent shooter(not an inconsistent player-big difference) and Wilson does not get to the line. However they both are improving, consistent night in and night out and most importantly playing great together. I think the attacks on one of the other come from a person picking a favorite and are a defense mechanism any time the other gets praise. Luckily these two aren't competing against each other like the fans are competing. I'm extremely happy with both. I don't know why these myths always continue even when not based on anything.

Allanfan20 wrote:

Bippity10 wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

Nalod wrote:"Team Gallo" vs. "Team Wilson".........

The debate continues.

Im just enjoying the games for now and not just root for the team but for the players to succeed.

I am with Team Knicks. I like both Gallo and The Mayor. I want to keep this young group.

Yeah, I don't understand the constant Wilson vs. Gallo "competition". Both of these guys have played great this year and you can't critize either of them for their effort. Wison has been mad consistent all year. The biggest knock against Gallo is his consistency but has anyone really paid attention to his numbers? He actually has been very consistent this year(I think too many of us are counting his preaseason as part of teh regular season when they are talkinga bout his "slump"). In reality he had a 3 games slump this year and other then that has played very well for essentially a 2nd year guy. In the past 22 games he's had 4 games under 13 points. Wilson has had 5 games under 13 points. That sounds pretty consistent to me for both. Gallo's shooting has been inconsistent, but his play has been far from it. Huuuuuuuuuuge difference between the two.

last 22 games(since the long 3 game Gallo horrible slump
Gallo 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, .91 turnovers(including 8 games with zero turnovers), 42% FGA, 39% 3's, 90% FT, 6 FT per game
Wilson 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.41 turnovesr, 48% FGA, 39% 3's, 85% FT, 3 FT per game

last 15 games
Gallinari 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, .87 turnovers, 42% FGA, 41% 3's, 92% FT, 6.3 FT per game
Wilson 17.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 turnovers, 52% FGA, 43% 3's, 89% FT, 3 FT per game

This notion that one or the other is playing poorly or inconsistently is based on nothing and is as weak an argument. It's about as weak an argument as the Nets are a better destination then the Knicks. They both have knocks. Gallo is an inconsistent shooter(not an inconsistent player-big difference) and Wilson does not get to the line. However they both are improving, consistent night in and night out and most importantly playing great together. I think the attacks on one of the other come from a person picking a favorite and are a defense mechanism any time the other gets praise. Luckily these two aren't competing against each other like the fans are competing. I'm extremely happy with both. I don't know why these myths always continue even when not based on anything.

Bip, have you noticed that while Gallo still jacks up some bad 3s, he's taking it to the basket A LOT more during this stretch? All he has to do is mix it up more, maybe develop a midrange game and raise the fg% and he'll be an elite scorer IMO. Maybe those are big ifs, but if you mix that in with his solid D, he's in pretty good shape.

His rebounding numbers are pathetic though. That's the one area he deserves to get killed in from criticism. He has a TON of potential as a rebounder b/c when he battles, he grabs boards easily. He just doesn't do it nearly enough. Same with Chandler actually.

Agreed. I think his rebounding should be up around 7ish. I think his rebounding issue is due to a lack of strength. Same goes for his inability to score in the post. If you watch him on post ups(on the few occassions he does), he gets whatever shot he wants, but they are typically off balance because even the little guys can shove him around.

He has been a lot more aggressive this year. His shooting is inconsistent but his scoring is consistent. This is a clear indication that contrary to the belief of some, when his shot is not falling he is clearly attacking the rim and getting fouled.

martin wrote:^ it was very funny to me when Gallo had Billups in a post-up in the second half and ended up with a bad fade-away jumper that clanked badly. Chauncy pretty much just pushed him around.

Next year will be different.

Remember that...Embarrassing