Overview
- Gallinari, 37, announced his decision in an Instagram farewell message reflecting on his time in the sport.
- He played 16 NBA seasons across eight teams after being drafted sixth by the Knicks in 2008 under coach Mike D’Antoni.
- He is reported as the NBA’s top Italian scorer with 11,607 points in 777 games.
- Major knee injuries, including ACL tears in 2013 and 2023, significantly influenced his career trajectory.
- His final season brought a league title and Finals MVP with Vaqueros de Bayamón before a last appearance with Italy at EuroBasket 2025.