From the New York Post:
While the Knicks' past was on display last night during Legends Night, their future rookie Danilo Gallinari flew back from Italy, leaning toward having season-ending surgery.
According to a person familiar with the situation, Gallinari is expected to have what's being classified as "minor surgery" on his back to alleviate the pain resulting from a bulging disc, which would end his rookie season. The person said the surgical procedure would be much less invasive than standard disc surgeries. It only involves a small shaving down of a nerve on which a disc is pressing. Gallinari would be back for July's Las Vegas Summer League.
The Knicks did not announce anything on Gallinari last night. Donnie Walsh said he would meet with Gallinari today and said no final decision will be made until the meeting.
Hopefully, Gallinari gets the surgery. As much as I love seeing him on the court, a comeback at this point is not worth it. If the plan is to aim for an improvement next year leading into 2010 and the supposed 'Summer of LeBron', Gallo must be 100% healed from this injury for those goals to be reached.
By the way, just so nobody forgets, Danilo Gallinari was one of New York's most effective players. Playing at just 60% of his full health, 'The Rooster' shot 44% from the field, 44% from 3-point range, and 96% from the foul line, in a limited role that entaled standing behind the arc. Even with a bad back, Gallo was still able to get into the paint and display his array of crossovers and fancy shots.
--Max Caster
While the Knicks' past was on display last night during Legends Night, their future rookie Danilo Gallinari flew back from Italy, leaning toward having season-ending surgery.
According to a person familiar with the situation, Gallinari is expected to have what's being classified as "minor surgery" on his back to alleviate the pain resulting from a bulging disc, which would end his rookie season. The person said the surgical procedure would be much less invasive than standard disc surgeries. It only involves a small shaving down of a nerve on which a disc is pressing. Gallinari would be back for July's Las Vegas Summer League.
The Knicks did not announce anything on Gallinari last night. Donnie Walsh said he would meet with Gallinari today and said no final decision will be made until the meeting.
Hopefully, Gallinari gets the surgery. As much as I love seeing him on the court, a comeback at this point is not worth it. If the plan is to aim for an improvement next year leading into 2010 and the supposed 'Summer of LeBron', Gallo must be 100% healed from this injury for those goals to be reached.
By the way, just so nobody forgets, Danilo Gallinari was one of New York's most effective players. Playing at just 60% of his full health, 'The Rooster' shot 44% from the field, 44% from 3-point range, and 96% from the foul line, in a limited role that entaled standing behind the arc. Even with a bad back, Gallo was still able to get into the paint and display his array of crossovers and fancy shots.
--Max Caster
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