Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari is an Italian professional basketball player in the NBA. He was the 6th overall pick by the New York Knicks in the 2008 NBA Draft.¹ Gallinari was sidelined during the beginning of the 2008-09 season with a back injury and is expected to miss at least a month, possibly longer.²

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Danilo Gallinari
2. Born: August 8, 1988
3. Birthplace: Sant'Angelo Lodigiano
4. Nickname: "Il Gallo" ("The Rooster")
5. Height: 6'10"
6. Weight: 225 lbs
7. Position: Small forward
8. Nationality: Italian
9. Jersey: #8
10. Former teams: Casalpusterlengo, Edimes Pavia, Olimpia Milano ¹
11. NBA Draft: 6th overall pick in 2008 (New York Knicks)
12. Awards: Italian League All Star Game 3-Point Shootout Champion 2007, Euroleague Rising Star Award 2007-2008¹
13. Father: Vittorio Gallinari, former player of Olimpia Milano.

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 3-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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