Danilo Gallinari identifies Kevin Durant as a top five NBA player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Former NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari recently identified Kevin Durant as one of the top five players currently in the league. In an interview with HoopsHype, the 14-year veteran provided his personal list, which includes Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, and Nikola Jokic alongside Durant. Gallinari played 777 games across a 14-season career that included stints with the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston Celtics. He averaged 14.9 points per game during his professional tenure, with his most productive campaign occurring during the 2018-19 season. Throughout his career, Gallinari recovered from two separate ACL tears. The Italian forward remains connected to league developments following his retirement from active play.
- •Danilo Gallinari named Kevin Durant to his current top five list of NBA players.
- •The list also features Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, and Nikola Jokic.
- •Gallinari appeared in 777 NBA games over a 14-season career.
- •The 2018-19 season marked the highest scoring output of Gallinari's career with the Los Angeles Clippers.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — 14-year NBA veteran still views Kevin Durant as a top-five player
"Italian forward Danilo Gallinari recently included Kevin Durant in his top-five list of current players.
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