Danilo Gallinari is an Italian professional basketball player in the NBA. He was the sixth overall pick by the New York Knicks in the 2008 NBA draft.DraftExpress: Danilo Gallinari
On April 3, 2009, the New York Knicks announced that Gallinari will miss the remainder of the 2008-2009 season and will undergo back surgery. Gallinari finished the season averaging 6.1 points in 28 games for the Knicks.CBS Sports: Knicks rookie Gallinari to have back surgery Tuesday (April 2, 2009)
Career Highlights
Danilo Gallinari played professional basketball at the age of 15 for the Italian teams Casalpusterlengo, Edimes Pavia, Olimpia Milano, and Armani Jeans Milano. He played in the Italian League All-Star Game, won a three-point shootout in 2007, and was a member of 2004 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship and 2005 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. He also won the Euroleague's Rising Star award in 2007-08.
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Danilo Gallinari Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New York Knicks
- DraftExpress: Career Stats
- Height: 6'10"
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2008
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Danilo Gallinari
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Born
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Birthplace
Sant'Angelo Lodigiano
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Nickname
"Il Gallo" ("The Rooster")
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Height
6'10"
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Weight
225 lbs
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Position
Small forward
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Nationality
Italian
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Jersey
- 8
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Former teams
Casalpusterlengo, Edimes Pavia, Olimpia Milano DraftExpress: Danilo Gallinari
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NBA draft
sixth overall pick in 2008 (New York Knicks)
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Awards
Italian League All Star Game 3-Point Shootout Champion 2007, Euroleague Rising Star Award 2007-2008DraftExpress: Danilo Gallinari
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Father
Vittorio Gallinari, former player of Olimpia Milano.
