Gallinari gets private workout

Welcome to our community

Be a part of something great, join today!

Register Log in
I've yet to see him play, but kobi's description makes him sound like Andrea Bargnani as a 2/3 instead of a 4/5.
 
I've seen highlights of him before. I like him. Needs to add some weight and he seems a little slow, but he can finish, can shoot and probably play 1-4. He's definetly not soft.
 
He also brings an intense passion for the game, he could be the team leader in only a couple of seasons. the only other player eligible for this draft who seems like he could do that is Psycho T.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Jun 11 2008, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I've yet to see him play, but kobi's description makes him sound like Andrea Bargnani as a 2/3 instead of a 4/5.</div>

I would second you on that, but I haven't seen Bargnani play enough in order to be sure. lol.

Anyway, I'm slowly starting to like Gallinari more and more, and I hope he falls to #10 somehow. He can definitely be our next franchise PG, maybe not as good as Kidd or even Starbury, but should become a more than solid starter in a couple of years. I wouldn't even be against letting him play in Europe for another season, in order to improve and gain experience. If we pick him, Harris becomes expendable OR we can use Harris as a 2, since Danilo isn't nearly athletic enough to play the 2 in this league.

Plus, he's an excellent fit for Brooklyn. Remind me who said that the people of Brooklyn wouldn't relate to Italians?
 
I think of Gallinari as more of a SF, but he gives us interesting options. He, VC, and DH can seemingly play any position 1-3, besides DH at the 3. Giving us the ability to make plenty of mismatches from the other team. Harris will be faster than whoever he's against, and either Vince or Danilo (or both) would be bigger than whoever they're against.
 
A point forward would be a good thing to pair with Devin Harris as Devin isn't going to be a pure point and is going to need someone in a half court set that can facilitate ball movement . Vince will be able to do that for now.
 
He sounds nothing like Zoran.

Belinelli sounded like a Zoran, Danilo could be another Lamar Odom type guy.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 11 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Kiki has scouted Gallinari at least twice. I am sure that Rob Meurs, the chief international scout, has seen him a lot more than that. They have reviewed tapes, etc. This is almost always the final step. Nets also attended a private workout for Sean Williams last year. It's not shocking. As of now, he has scheduled two workouts: the Nets and Knicks. After that, he will make a decision whether to do more. What does that mean? He wants a guarantee. Who's his agent? Daivd Falk, who has a tendency to get what he wants.

As for how he plays, there is video of him on YouTube, which has a search button by the way. He isn't Zoran. He isn't Manu Ginobili either. He is a 6'10" point forward and looking at his body compared to that of other 19 year olds in the draft, he is a lot more physically mature than most of the younger players in the draft. He is not the stringbean that Jordan, McGee, Randolph and Green are. He is also the son of a professional athlete and that counts. Take a look at the Lakers: Walton, son of Bill; Farmar, son of Dodger Ron Farmar, Bryant, son of Jellybean. They all developed faster, were more mature quicker. He knows what to expect. Besides he has been a professional himself for four years.</div>


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kobimel @ Jun 11 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Jun 11 2008, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I've yet to see him play, but kobi's description makes him sound like Andrea Bargnani as a 2/3 instead of a 4/5.</div>

I would second you on that, but I haven't seen Bargnani play enough in order to be sure. lol.

Anyway, I'm slowly starting to like Gallinari more and more, and I hope he falls to #10 somehow. He can definitely be our next franchise PG, maybe not as good as Kidd or even Starbury, but should become a more than solid starter in a couple of years. I wouldn't even be against letting him play in Europe for another season, in order to improve and gain experience. If we pick him, Harris becomes expendable OR we can use Harris as a 2, since Danilo isn't nearly athletic enough to play the 2 in this league.

Plus, he's an excellent fit for Brooklyn. Remind me who said that the people of Brooklyn wouldn't relate to Italians?

</div>

Who would you guys compare him to, from the players in the league right now?

Does DD's comparison of Danilo to Odom sound right?
 
The comparison I have heard most is Tony Kukoc.

And I agree with cpawfan...a point forward (Gallinari or Randolph but more so Gallinari) would work very well in the Nets' offense.

Please don't trash Bargnani, because I think there is a possibility he will be wearing a Nets uniform on October 31.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 11 2008, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The comparison I have heard most is Tony Kukoc.

And I agree with cpawfan...a point forward (Gallinari or Randolph but more so Gallinari) would work very well in the Nets' offense.

Please don't trash Bargnani, because I think there is a possibility he will be wearing a Nets uniform on October 31.</div>

Thanks.

Sweet. I like Tony Kukoc. I am not against drafting Gallinari.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 11 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The comparison I have heard most is Tony Kukoc.

And I agree with cpawfan...a point forward (Gallinari or Randolph but more so Gallinari) would work very well in the Nets' offense.

Please don't trash Bargnani, because I think there is a possibility he will be wearing a Nets uniform on October 31.</div>
Agreed. This motion offense put the ball in RJ's hands a lot of times. Having someone who's much more of a team player will make it more fluid.

Something like...
Harris / Carter / Gallinari / Bargnani / Boone for a starting lineup? We wont be able to snag a rebound or defend the perimeter, but in most other respects we will be pretty good.
 
As an aside, I really hope we don't see Bargnani in a Nets uniform this year.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 11 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The comparison I have heard most is Tony Kukoc.

And I agree with cpawfan...a point forward (Gallinari or Randolph but more so Gallinari) would work very well in the Nets' offense.

Please don't trash Bargnani, because I think there is a possibility he will be wearing a Nets uniform on October 31.</div>

based on the earlier rumors, a hunch, or something new?
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Astral @ Jun 11 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 11 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The comparison I have heard most is Tony Kukoc.

And I agree with cpawfan...a point forward (Gallinari or Randolph but more so Gallinari) would work very well in the Nets' offense.

Please don't trash Bargnani, because I think there is a possibility he will be wearing a Nets uniform on October 31.</div>
Agreed. This motion offense put the ball in RJ's hands a lot of times. Having someone who's much more of a team player will make it more fluid.

Something like...
Harris / Carter / Gallinari / Bargnani / Boone for a starting lineup? We wont be able to snag a rebound or defend the perimeter, but in most other respects we will be pretty good.
</div>

I could see Boone getting at least 10 rpg with that lineup.

Also, don't underestimate Harris and Carter's defense. They're both no worse than Billups & Hamilton.

Gallinari, on the other hand, is a huge question mark...while Bargnani has very little defensive ability.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Astral @ Jun 11 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 11 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The comparison I have heard most is Tony Kukoc.

And I agree with cpawfan...a point forward (Gallinari or Randolph but more so Gallinari) would work very well in the Nets' offense.

Please don't trash Bargnani, because I think there is a possibility he will be wearing a Nets uniform on October 31.</div>
Agreed. This motion offense put the ball in RJ's hands a lot of times. Having someone who's much more of a team player will make it more fluid.

Something like...
Harris / Carter / Gallinari / Bargnani / Boone for a starting lineup? We wont be able to snag a rebound or defend the perimeter, but in most other respects we will be pretty good.
</div>
What motion offense?
 
so . . . you think Gallinari will be in the starting lineup.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jun 11 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>so . . . you think Gallinari will be in the starting lineup.</div>
If RJ is still here come season's start. no I dont. If we trade RJ for a PF like Brand or JO then yes.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ace @ Jun 11 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jun 11 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>so . . . you think Gallinari will be in the starting lineup.</div>
If RJ is still here come season's start. no I dont. If we trade RJ for a PF like Brand or JO then yes.
</div>

Boki would start before Gallinari.* And if both RJ and Boki are gone . . . then I'm pretty sure some veteran would take their place on the roster.

*I'm not saying that would be my preference, just thatI can't envision Coach Frank starting a rookie out of the gate when a mediocre veteran will do.
 
Dumpy, why not? Frank's not as bad of a coach as you make him out to be. Remember, he did start Sean Williams for awhile. He did it pretty fast too. And Sean Williams came in having "character issues" and a bad rep. Gallinari's biggest asset is supposed to be his bball IQ. Frank would be giddy with him. Should be at least.

@ace: If Bargnani is in Nets uniform as NI hopes he will be, it means NJ traded RJ to Toronto.

There really isn't anyone at projected 10 pick that can has a chance of helping us more than counting on Sean's maturation or Krstic' healthy return. Besides, if NJ drafts Gallinari it means they're trading RJ. I'm all up for it by now. I like RJ, but basically... maybe it's just time for a change.
 
Gallinari could certainly start at some point in the season. I guess I'm focusing on becoming the starter right out of spring training, or whatever it's called.
 
I'd love to trade RJ for a pick in next year's draft, bench help, and cap relief, if we draft Gallinari.
 
Hi everybody,
i'm an italian guy (sorry for my english). I come from Milano and i saw danilo palying a lot of times.
He's great!
He's not too athletic as you all said (is there a white 2.06m basketball player athletic?) but he has a great ball handling, great shot, great imprevedibilty (it seems he's going to shoot and he dunks, it seems he's going to dunk and he shoots) and expecially great team-leading! He's only 19 (20 in august) but he's the real leader of Armani Jeans. In each difficult moment of the game ball to gallinari...
I think that he's young and that he has to learn how to play in NBA, but i think that after a first period of training he'll become a great basketball player. And he's not like bargnani (great hand but no strong enought, he should play small fly not center!). Danilo is strong, not too tall but great physics!

Bye
 
Thanks for that.. At least we have someone who's actually seen him play more than once or twice..question though... How do you pretend to shoot and then dunk? If let's say you are shooting a 3 pointer? Lol me and my imagination...
Carry on.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dakar1 @ Jun 12 2008, 05:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Hi everybody,
i'm an italian guy (sorry for my english). I come from Milano and i saw danilo palying a lot of times.
He's great!
He's not too athletic as you all said (is there a white 2.06m basketball player athletic?) but he has a great ball handling, great shot, great imprevedibilty (it seems he's going to shoot and he dunks, it seems he's going to dunk and he shoots) and expecially great team-leading! He's only 19 (20 in august) but he's the real leader of Armani Jeans. In each difficult moment of the game ball to gallinari...
I think that he's young and that he has to learn how to play in NBA, but i think that after a first period of training he'll become a great basketball player. And he's not like bargnani (great hand but no strong enought, he should play small fly not center!). Danilo is strong, not too tall but great physics!

Bye</div>

Ciao! Benvenuto a S2! Parlo un piccolo Italiano. Sono non molto bene a parlo Italiano. Ho non parlato Italiano dal liceo...scusa per il mio italiano
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kobimel @ Jun 11 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 11 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kobimel @ Jun 11 2008, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's a superb talent, but he's still rather raw and he's being put up so high in mock drafts mainly because of his potential. He's very skilled, fearless, a good leader. Definitely not just a soft European.</div>

Thanks... have you seen him play?
</div>

Yup, a couple of times the past season in the Euroleague. Same for Batum.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Where is his potential? He's not athletic at all and from what I've seen, the way he takes it to the cup is wayy too soft for the NBA. He can shoot but I don't think he's a pure shooter. I just can't stand foreign players (Especially European)</div>

He's definitely not athletic, there's no argument on that subject. Gallinari is an excellent floor general, he's huge for a point guard and still has great handles and passing skills, and superb court vision. Don't you think he can potentially be a match-up nightmare for all 30 teams? Obviously, he still needs to work on his game and add weight, but unlike many other European prospects, he's not a 4 or a 5 so weight isn't a huge issue for him. He's aggressive, but silky mooth; he makes driving to the basket look easy, which may give you the impression that he's soft. Instead of ignorantly hating him for no reason, wait 'till you see the kid play some games in the league before judging him. I'm not his biggest fan either, but there's no ignoring his talent.
</div>
Ok so he's a huge PG? Did we not just get Devin Harris? He would be a matchup nightmare for all 30 teams if he could actually adjust to the NBA and prove that he's got talent (which I really don't think he has). I'm not ignorantly hating him for no reason. I haven't watched any of his games live or anything but from the videos and articles I've seen on him he's not worth a lottery pick at all. He's farrrrrrrr from silky smooth he's so mechanical in the lane it's ridiculous. If he brings it to the cup like that in the NBA he'll learn his lesson once the ball ends up in the 5th row. I know these player comparisons aren't always reliable but he's being called a best case Hedo Turkoglu! Would you really waste a lottery pick on Hedo? The Nets are very interested in him but I think it is partly for the wrong reasons. I think they are looking at him b/c they heard he has talent and is the top foreign prospect so he's worth a shot, but I think a big part of it is just that Jersey is mad Italian and so is Brooklyn and they have noticed that about 4 people show up for the home games now. I think he's a strong possiblity for the #10 pick but I really don't think he's worth it nor do I think he'll ever be much more than a Boki Nachbar.
 
You know what, I'm having a random slight change of heart. I do like Danilo's size and build, his passing ability, his shot is decent, and I love his confidence. Confidence is a lot to me and he does really show a lot of confidence on the floor. Still iffy on him and don't think he should be a lottery pick, but I'm starting to accept that he very well could be the pick at 10.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 12 2008, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ok so he's a huge PG? Did we not just get Devin Harris? He would be a matchup nightmare for all 30 teams if he could actually adjust to the NBA and prove that he's got talent (which I really don't think he has). I'm not ignorantly hating him for no reason. I haven't watched any of his games live or anything but from the videos and articles I've seen on him he's not worth a lottery pick at all. He's farrrrrrrr from silky smooth he's so mechanical in the lane it's ridiculous. If he brings it to the cup like that in the NBA he'll learn his lesson once the ball ends up in the 5th row. I know these player comparisons aren't always reliable but he's being called a best case Hedo Turkoglu! Would you really waste a lottery pick on Hedo? The Nets are very interested in him but I think it is partly for the wrong reasons. I think they are looking at him b/c they heard he has talent and is the top foreign prospect so he's worth a shot, but I think a big part of it is just that Jersey is mad Italian and so is Brooklyn and they have noticed that about 4 people show up for the home games now. I think he's a strong possiblity for the #10 pick but I really don't think he's worth it nor do I think he'll ever be much more than a Boki Nachbar.</div>
I doubt the Nets are putting too much stock in the Italian fan thing.

1st - Italians are more into soccer than basketball
2nd - you'll only see an impact in attendance if he's really good and makes a difference

Doubt they would risk a lottery pick on a player simply because he's Italian and they could sell an extra 50 to 100 tickets on that alone. It's peanuts to them.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jun 12 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 12 2008, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ok so he's a huge PG? Did we not just get Devin Harris? He would be a matchup nightmare for all 30 teams if he could actually adjust to the NBA and prove that he's got talent (which I really don't think he has). I'm not ignorantly hating him for no reason. I haven't watched any of his games live or anything but from the videos and articles I've seen on him he's not worth a lottery pick at all. He's farrrrrrrr from silky smooth he's so mechanical in the lane it's ridiculous. If he brings it to the cup like that in the NBA he'll learn his lesson once the ball ends up in the 5th row. I know these player comparisons aren't always reliable but he's being called a best case Hedo Turkoglu! Would you really waste a lottery pick on Hedo? The Nets are very interested in him but I think it is partly for the wrong reasons. I think they are looking at him b/c they heard he has talent and is the top foreign prospect so he's worth a shot, but I think a big part of it is just that Jersey is mad Italian and so is Brooklyn and they have noticed that about 4 people show up for the home games now. I think he's a strong possiblity for the #10 pick but I really don't think he's worth it nor do I think he'll ever be much more than a Boki Nachbar.</div>
I doubt the Nets are putting too much stock in the Italian fan thing.

1st - Italians are more into soccer than basketball
2nd - you'll only see an impact in attendance if he's really good and makes a difference

Doubt they would risk a lottery pick on a player simply because he's Italian and they could sell an extra 50 to 100 tickets on that alone. It's peanuts to them.
</div>

Hey then I have an idea to help sell tickets in NJ:

Draft Danilo at #10
Draft Omer Asik at #21
Trade Devin Harris for Yi Jianlian & #8 pick (Westbrook)
Trade RJ for Kirilenko
Go fetch a player from Germany and see if there are any circassians that can play basketball

I think we'd be set to sell some tickets. Maybe even fill up 2/3 of the arena every now and then. Wow!

Trade
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (infinet @ Jun 12 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jun 12 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 12 2008, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ok so he's a huge PG? Did we not just get Devin Harris? He would be a matchup nightmare for all 30 teams if he could actually adjust to the NBA and prove that he's got talent (which I really don't think he has). I'm not ignorantly hating him for no reason. I haven't watched any of his games live or anything but from the videos and articles I've seen on him he's not worth a lottery pick at all. He's farrrrrrrr from silky smooth he's so mechanical in the lane it's ridiculous. If he brings it to the cup like that in the NBA he'll learn his lesson once the ball ends up in the 5th row. I know these player comparisons aren't always reliable but he's being called a best case Hedo Turkoglu! Would you really waste a lottery pick on Hedo? The Nets are very interested in him but I think it is partly for the wrong reasons. I think they are looking at him b/c they heard he has talent and is the top foreign prospect so he's worth a shot, but I think a big part of it is just that Jersey is mad Italian and so is Brooklyn and they have noticed that about 4 people show up for the home games now. I think he's a strong possiblity for the #10 pick but I really don't think he's worth it nor do I think he'll ever be much more than a Boki Nachbar.</div>
I doubt the Nets are putting too much stock in the Italian fan thing.

1st - Italians are more into soccer than basketball
2nd - you'll only see an impact in attendance if he's really good and makes a difference

Doubt they would risk a lottery pick on a player simply because he's Italian and they could sell an extra 50 to 100 tickets on that alone. It's peanuts to them.
</div>

Hey then I have an idea to help sell tickets in NJ:

Draft Danilo at #10
Draft Omer Asik at #21
Trade Devin Harris for Yi Jianlian & #8 pick (Westbrook)
Trade RJ for Kirilenko
Go fetch a player from Germany and see if there are any circassians that can play basketball

I think we'd be set to sell some tickets. Maybe even fill up 2/3 of the arena every now and then. Wow!

Trade
</div>

LOL
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 12 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You know what, I'm having a random slight change of heart. I do like Danilo's size and build, his passing ability, his shot is decent, and I love his confidence. Confidence is a lot to me and he does really show a lot of confidence on the floor. Still iffy on him and don't think he should be a lottery pick, but I'm starting to accept that he very well could be the pick at 10.</div>

I watched some clips on you tube, including two interviews. First, he seems like a good guy, his father may have been a basketball player also, and he isn't cocky. He has a nice release, but he doesn't seem like a great dribbler. He seems to dribble high, and seems on the verge of losing control of the ball when he drives to the hoop. Does anyone else get that impression?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

pegs
Flight Delays Lead Nets to Bag Wednesday Workouts
Replies
1
Views
417
Dumpy
Dumpy
pegs
Koufos, GREENE, Gallinari Impress in Workouts
Replies
29
Views
2K
Netted
Netted
pegs
Big, Big, Big and Big
Replies
2
Views
589
JCB
JCB
GMJ
Get ready boys and girls: Nets are targeting Arthur, Love, Randolph, and Gallinari at 10
2
Replies
30
Views
2K
Claud
Claud
SportsTicker
How young is this draft?
Replies
11
Views
1K
Universe
Universe

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)
Back
Top