Danilo Gallinari
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 107 kg |
| Born | 8 Aug 1988 (37 years) |
| Nationality |  Italy |
| Nickname | Il Gallo |
Danilo Gallinari is an Italian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
After spending his first four years as a professional in his native Italy, Gallinari was drafted sixth overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Danilo Gallinari was born on August 8, 1988, in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy. He stands 208 cm tall and his weight is listed at 107 kg. Gallinari's father Vittorio Gallinari played professional basketball in Italy, including a stint with Olimpia Milano alongside Mike D'Antoni.Gallinari has worked as a model for Armani aside from his basketball career. According to multiple sources, he declined an opportunity to date Kim Kardashian before she began dating Kris Humphries, saying he would be happy to meet her but wasn't interested in dating her.
Gallinari has been a member of the senior Italian national basketball team. He won a silver medal with Italy at EuroBasket 2017.
Early Career
Gallinari began his career in 2004 with Casalpusterlengo, a team in the Italian third division. In 2005, he was acquired by Armani Jeans Milano and sent to Edimes Pavia of the Italian second division to gain experience.Gallinari then played for Olimpia Milano's senior team from 2006 to 2008. He made his EuroLeague debut in 2007–08 and was named the EuroLeague Rising Star that season.
NBA Career
Gallinari was selected 6th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. He played for the Knicks from 2008 to 2011 before being traded to the Denver Nuggets as part of the Carmelo Anthony deal.In 2017, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team deal also involving the Atlanta Hawks.
After stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder and a return to the Hawks, Gallinari was traded to the Washington Wizards in 2023. He was then traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2024 before being waived.
In February 2024, Gallinari signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. He helped the Bucks reach the 2024 NBA Finals in his first season with the team.
Career Highlights
- 2008 - Italian League MVP
- 2007, 2008 - Italian League Best Player U-22
- 2008 - EuroLeague Rising Star
Medal Record, Men's basketball, Representing Italy
- Bronze - 2007 FIBA Europe U20 Championship Italy
- Bronze - 2005 FIBA Europe U18 Championship Serbia and Montenegro
Danilo Gallinari FAQ
Where is Danilo Gallinari from?
Italy. He was born in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy.
When was Danilo Gallinari drafted?
2008. Gallinari was selected 6th overall by the New York Knicks in the 2008 NBA Draft.
What teams have Danilo Gallinari played for in the NBA?
He has played for 8 NBA teams since being drafted in 2008, including the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks.