Ooh Danilo's Cutting

DMan101 · Post #1 » by **DMan101** » Sun Sep 7, 2008 10:48 pm

Knicks rookie Danilo Gallinari was excused from the NBA's Rookie Transition Program last week as he is currently back home in Italy, according to Newsday.

He has suffered from back soreness recently, but is expected to be in the States and ready for training camp.

supergallinari · Post #2 » by **supergallinari** » Sun Sep 7, 2008 10:56 pm

that would be like making a harvard english professor take english 101 at a community college.

DMan101 · Post #3 » by **DMan101** » Sun Sep 7, 2008 10:59 pm

supergallinari wrote:that would be like making a harvard english professor take english 101 at a community college.

Your Name should be Danilo Gallinari's Agent

VinnyTheMick · Post #4 » by **VinnyTheMick** » Sun Sep 7, 2008 11:11 pm

He probably saw what happened to those Kansas guys & he decided to stay in Italy.

Post #5 » by **NoLayupRule** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 12:01 am

the kids been playing professional ball for what, 4 yrs?

That rookie camp is designed to prepare guys for the stresses of being a pro. Im pretty sure Danillo is cool on that

vallen · Post #6 » by **vallen** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 12:07 am

LOL, the kid is only 19 years old with no NBA experience what so ever, and is supposed to be under development...Lets hope his back isnt worse then they tell us.......

livintoolive · Post #7 » by **livintoolive** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 12:44 am

If his back was the reason, I think he'd be in New York with a full set of doctors examining him and working with him.

More importantly, I just don't like that he's spending the whole offseason in Italy! I want him to have a nice penthouse in NYC like Jeter. I know, it's selfish of me, but whatever. Hopefully if he becomes a franchise player, he'll start being a part of the community in the offseason too.

stuporman · Post #8 » by **stuporman** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 12:50 am

The guy has been playing professionally for years now, I think he knows all about the rigors of pro life even if it's not in the USA. What you think they don't have BB groupies or drugs in Italy? haha...

Holy chit...somebody is actually trying to link him missing these classes to his back injury? What a reach man....oh, now I see who it is...lol, figgers. Yea, I guess those little school desks would be a strain on his back!... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA

eviL · Post #9 » by **eviL** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 12:53 am

supergallinari wrote:that would be like making a harvard english professor take english 101 at a community college.

Good one

Post #10 » by **Luv those Knicks** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 3:41 am

actually, it's good information, though probably a little boring, not just street stuff, but it's orientation, how to tell a good investment plan from a con, probably some stuff on IRAs, and helpful tips like - don't buy 7 expensive cars with your first pay check. as well as stuff like how to handle interviews, crowds wanting autographs, etc, etc.

Gallinari may attend it next year.

towelie · Post #11 » by **towelie** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 3:49 am

^ It is good information. I have no idea what salary he was pulling while in the Italian league, but there are other issues unique to playing pro ball in the States -- the # of outside investors, tax issues, etc. and even though he was playing pro ball in Italy, it doesn't necessarily mean he was taught how to manage his money.

Just look at Sprewell. Experience doesn't teach fiscal responsibility.

drj · Post #12 » by **drj** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 5:17 am

Gallo didn't even have the guts to cut rookie orientation.
He had to ask to get excused.

Obviously not thug enough for the NBA.

NYKAL · Post #13 » by **NYKAL** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 1:59 pm

the right thing to do -bad back and all- is to get is but to NY so he can bond with his teammates and develop some chemistry

Toxicity · Post #14 » by **Toxicity** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 8:54 pm

The truth? Danilo is currently in Formentera according to his official site...

vallen · Post #15 » by **vallen** » Mon Sep 8, 2008 9:25 pm

stuporman wrote:The guy has been playing professionally for years now, I think he knows all about the rigors of pro life even if it's not in the USA. What you think they don't have BB groupies or drugs in Italy? haha...

Holy chit...somebody is actually trying to link him missing these classes to his back injury? What a reach man....oh, now I see who it is...lol, figgers. Yea, I guess those little school desks would be a strain on his back!... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA

Gimme a break..Europe is somewhere in between D League and the Pro's, and is quite different then the NBA or America for that matter. Ask Marcus Fizer.....DG needs to be here where he can learn the differences, regardless of the real reasons hes not here. Maybe hes not still hurt. But Lets hope its not because hes afraid of getting hurt again.....