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Legendary international player has retired from the NBA

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Dec 2, 2025 12:13 PM ET

Longtime NBA sharpshooter Danilo Gallinari has decided to call it a career.

Gallinari announced on Tuesday that he has retired from professional basketball. The former first-round draft pick shared a video featuring some of his highlights from throughout the years.

“Today, with a heart full of gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from the career I’ve always dreamed of. It’s been an incredible journey filled with countless memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart,” Gallinari wrote on social media.

Today, with a heart full of gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from the career I’ve always dreamed of.

It’s been an incredible journey filled with countless memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UjRhTL8ZdP
— DANILO GALLINARI (@gallinari8888) December 2, 2025

Gallinari played 16 seasons in the NBA and 20 in total as a professional. He began his career in Italy and was named the Italian League MVP in 2008, which is the same year he was drafted by the New York Knicks with the No. 6 overall pick.

Gallinari averaged 14.9 points per game during his NBA career. He shot 38.1% from three-point range. After spending his first three seasons with the Knicks, Gallinari went on to play for seven other teams. He last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season, when he split time between the Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards.

More recently, Gallinari played for Puerto Rican professional team Vaqueros de Bayamon and led them to a Baloncesto Superior Nacional championship this past summer. Gallinari was named Finals MVP.

Gallinari made more than $200 million on the court during his NBA career. His best scoring season came in 2018-19, when he averaged 19.8 points per game and shot 43.3% from three-point range with the Los Angeles Clippers.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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