Danilo Gallinari names Michael Jordan as his choice for NBA's greatest

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Danilo Gallinari names Michael Jordan as his choice for NBA's greatest
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Danilo Gallinari identified Michael Jordan as his choice for the greatest basketball player of all time during a recent interview. He also shared his current top-five players in the league, listing Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, and Nikola Jokic. His personal all-time top five includes John Stockton, Jordan, James, Bill Russell, and Jokic. Beyond ranking players, Gallinari reflected on his career, citing persistent injuries as a significant factor in his professional path. He discussed his time in Denver, acknowledging the 2013 season where an injury sidelined him during the playoffs, and commented on the development of former teammates including Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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  • Danilo Gallinari ranks Michael Jordan as his choice for the greatest player in NBA history.
  • The veteran forward lists Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, and Nikola Jokic as current top players.
  • Gallinari identifies John Stockton, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Bill Russell, and Nikola Jokic as his all-time top five.
  • Gallinari played six and a half seasons with the Denver Nuggets.
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