Danilo Gallinari admits: "I certainly did not expect to find myself in this situation"

Danilo Gallinari is still a free agent after ending last season with the Milwaukee Bucks. “When my agent sees a chance for a tryout, he alerts me“ he says in today's interview with Corriere della Sera, admitting, ”I only did work outs in the summer. I certainly did not expect to find myself in this situation, but I am calm. Unfortunately, the salary cap regulations have changed and the regulations governing taxation, as well as the relationships between players, Nba association, Cba: some veterans, like me, are penalized. Each club has different times, the market is always open and I have to be ready. Meanwhile, I train, also thinking about the prospect of a return to the national team.”

To rule out a return to Europe
“It's not easy to manage the 'tribe' [family], that's one of the reasons why I'm not so much considering a return to Europe: the projects lead me to stay here“, he adds about his future in the NBA. “My contract is defined, whoever gets me knows what they are spending. However, I'm not going to evaluate a teams not competing for the title. Signing at all costs? Also no.” And if a contract does not come, will he start a career as a manager? “It would become difficult to think about the national team, though. On the other hand, it is a moment that will become apparent, sooner rather than later."