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Nalod
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12/15/2010  10:52 AM

SOOOOOO much talk about him and chandler and who is better and who do we keep but what is not discussed is what does Gallo actually morph into?

A big 3?

or Power 4?

At 22 his body type seems to be of power forward. Any comparisons to Dirk or Larry Bird (white guys) has to consider what they looked like at 22. BIrd was still in college and Dirk was still finding his range but both were far more wirey. Gallo to me projects to a power forward.

Which is were we ultimately want to see Amare.

If we accept a melo trade or obtain thru FA for both court time and financial considerations we almost have to think either Gallo or Chandler has to go.

Chandler as PF or Gallo?

Stat wise they are almost the same player.

Gallo is a better passer and gets to the foul line more. Chandler is a stronger slasher and finishes better.

Ultimately who becomes the better defender and rebounder and at what position.

Bring In Melo then what?

-Melo plays the 2 and Fields to the bench (chandler stays and starts with gallo)

-Melo plays the 3, Gallo at the 4 and chandler resigns and to the bench (Not likley)

-Melo plays the 3, Gallo to the bench and Chandler resigns and starts at the 4.

-Melo plays the 3, Gallo to the bench, Moz Starts.

Obviously there are so many variables!
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12/15/2010  11:10 AM
Gallo takes extenze and grow another 2" and becomes our center.
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12/15/2010  11:13 AM
NYKBocker wrote:Gallo takes extenze and grow another 2" and becomes our center.

yuck. that would mean we'd have andrea at center

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12/15/2010  11:23 AM
Felton
Fields
Melo
Amare
Turiaf

Chandler or Gallo 6th man.
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12/15/2010  11:24 AM
If Gallo doesn't shed his absolute love for the 3-point shot and never develops a post-up game, he will not morph into anything. He will remain this streaky lights-out 3-pt shooter with inconsistencies.
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12/15/2010  11:27 AM    LAST EDITED: 12/15/2010  11:27 AM
OjilEye wrote:If Gallo doesn't shed his absolute love for the 3-point shot and never develops a post-up game, he will not morph into anything. He will remain this streaky lights-out 3-pt shooter with inconsistencies.

even without a post-up game, if he continues to drive to the hoop for dunks, lay-ups and free throws, as well as continues his trend toward better passing, i think you have the make-up of a very good 3.
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12/15/2010  11:27 AM
Gallo is doing what he is asked to do for this team and he is doing it well. Amare has indicated as such and same with MDA. Amare is beasting right now because Gallo, The Mayor and Fields are opening up the floor for Amare and feeding him the ball at the right times.
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12/15/2010  11:30 AM
BlueSeats wrote:Felton
Fields
Melo
Amare
Turiaf

Chandler or Gallo 6th man.

just looking at that reminds me how amazed i am that we got our starting 2 by selecting a 4 in the 2nd round

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12/15/2010  12:32 PM
gallo is a solid 3. as he gets older and even less quick, he'll have to eventually move to the 4 spot.

right now, he does not rebound well enough as a 4 but as a 3 he fits fine.
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12/15/2010  12:32 PM
OjilEye wrote:If Gallo doesn't shed his absolute love for the 3-point shot and never develops a post-up game, he will not morph into anything. He will remain this streaky lights-out 3-pt shooter with inconsistencies.
Like Peja or Allan Houston? When you shoot it like he does why would you want to stop. That should always be his first and foremost weapon. How good he becomes will be determined by how the other areas of his game improve. We have already seen him slash nicely and throw down some good dunks. We have also seen him use pump fakes to draw contact. I would say he's coming along pretty good, but anytime he gets an open look he should shoot that thing. 40% from 3 = 60% from 2. So long as he's getting good looks fire away
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12/15/2010  12:41 PM
fishmike wrote:
OjilEye wrote:If Gallo doesn't shed his absolute love for the 3-point shot and never develops a post-up game, he will not morph into anything. He will remain this streaky lights-out 3-pt shooter with inconsistencies.
Like Peja or Allan Houston? When you shoot it like he does why would you want to stop. That should always be his first and foremost weapon. How good he becomes will be determined by how the other areas of his game improve. We have already seen him slash nicely and throw down some good dunks. We have also seen him use pump fakes to draw contact. I would say he's coming along pretty good, but anytime he gets an open look he should shoot that thing. 40% from 3 = 60% from 2. So long as he's getting good looks fire away

same. if the option is shooting or passing (ffs) gallo shoot! make the opposition fear you all four quarters.
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12/15/2010  1:29 PM    LAST EDITED: 12/15/2010  1:29 PM

I still see Gallo as a smarter more physical Rashard Lewis. You can consider that stuck between the 3/4 or you can call him versatile.
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12/15/2010  1:41 PM
NYKBocker wrote:Gallo is doing what he is asked to do for this team and he is doing it well. Amare has indicated as such and same with MDA. Amare is beasting right now because Gallo, The Mayor and Fields are opening up the floor for Amare and feeding him the ball at the right times.

Exactly.......... He is playing as he asked to play!

And does it well!

KNICKS on the way UP!!!
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12/15/2010  1:58 PM
OjilEye wrote:If Gallo doesn't shed his absolute love for the 3-point shot and never develops a post-up game, he will not morph into anything. He will remain this streaky lights-out 3-pt shooter with inconsistencies.

Does STAT or Howard (Orlando) even have a post up? They got athletic ability and power :).

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12/15/2010  2:16 PM
He has tried it out earlier this season. Its a Jack sikma kinda move. Have not see him try it in 10 games. He is getting to the line going right to the basket They fould him everytime he puts the ball down. That herkey-jerkey thing is unstopable.
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12/15/2010  2:19 PM
Nalod wrote:He has tried it out earlier this season. Its a Jack sikma kinda move. Have not see him try it in 10 games. He is getting to the line going right to the basket They fould him everytime he puts the ball down. That herkey-jerkey thing is unstoppable.

Ex-actly

Gallo at center would be entertaining and oh-so unpredictable

Do the herkey-jerkey

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12/15/2010  2:20 PM
In an MDA system he is a 4. His best ability is combination of driving and hitting the 3 pointer, but also diverting the other team's 4 away from the basket. If Melo were to come to Knicks, Melo would be the 4, and Gallo would be the 3, swinging to 4 at time when MDA goes to a smaller lineup. STAT will be the 5 and Ronnie or whoever is the "5" on the bench will only come in to add size.

If MDA were about non 3 point shooting 4's, David Lee would on the team today.

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12/15/2010  2:24 PM
Before we even get there, how do we hold onto Will? Is that even a possibility? I would think with the season he's having he might get like 8 or so million from some team and we cant really afford that AND Melo. Even the Qualifying offer is only 1 year, right? I dont fully understand it. ut then even if we keep Chandler another year Gallo's contract will be up the next. And then he's gonna want possibly a similar contract(maybe a little less given his stats are lower)Is it even possible to hold onto our core guys and get Melo?
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