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New York Knicks: Why a Danilo Gallinari reunion makes sense

By Adam Kester

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 06, 2020 in New York City. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the New York Knicks 126-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 06, 2020 in New York City. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the New York Knicks 126-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Danilo Gallinari could be a fit with the New York Knicks (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

Danilo Gallinari is set to become a free agent this offseason. He could sign with the team who drafted him: The New York Knicks.

The New York Knicks’ roster could look a lot different next season. On top of having three draft picks in the upcoming NBA Draft, the Knicks will have money to play with in free agency.

While the upcoming free agent class might not have the same star power as last offseason, there are plenty of quality players who will have multiple suitors. One of them is former Knick Danilo Gallinari.

Gallinari was drafted by the Knicks in 2008 and played with the team for 2.5 seasons before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2011 as part of the package for Carmelo Anthony. Since leaving the Knicks, Gallinari has had himself a nice career.

Now in his 12th season, the Italian sharp shooter has become one of the premier offensive wings in the league. His size at 6-foot-10, along with his perimeter shooting has made him the prototypical stretch 4 in the modern NBA.

Gallinari has always been a productive player, but he has really found his groove in the last two years and has turned into one of the most efficient shooters in the game. His true shooting percentages of 63.3 percent in 2018-19 and 61.1 percent in 2019-20 are the highest marks of his career.

Let’s look into why it would make sense for him to reunite with the Knicks.

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