The Denver Nuggets have been struggling for quite a few years. Despite dealing with injuries in the recent past, Danilo Gallinari had the chance to leave for greener pastures but declined to be traded at the deadline to these two playoff contenders.
On the market and the opportunity to return to Europe
“In Denver I am very well, there was a chance last year to go to some other team before the deadline in February, but I refused. If I return to Italy would be back to Olympia but with the intention of winning, I don’t like the idea of nostalgic revisiting”
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“I’ve been in the United States for eight years, this will be my ninth season in NBA, I consider myself fortunate to have realized the dream of all children who play basketball. Now my goal is to win something in Denver, I’ve played there for five years now and I love it. I am very well and I hope to win with the Nuggets. Although “Super Teams” are now fashionable such as Golden State and Cleveland, to win in Denver this season will be very difficult for everyone.”
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So Gallo was opposed to a possible move in February, when Clippers and Celtics showed a strong interest in acquiring his services .
” It made no sense to go at that time”
source: Denver Stiffs
