Danilo Gallinari names Stephen Curry among top five NBA players
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari recently identified Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry as one of the top five players currently in the league. During an interview with HoopsHype, the former first-round draft pick categorized Curry alongside Kevin Durant and LeBron James as the established leaders of the game. He rounded out his personal list by including Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic. Gallinari, who concluded his 14-year career following the 2023-24 season, played for eight different franchises including the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. Throughout his professional tenure, the Italian forward recorded career averages of 14.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. His final stint in the league involved appearances with the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks.
- •Danilo Gallinari ranked Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James as top-five NBA players.
- •Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic also appeared on Gallinari's current top-five list.
- •Gallinari retired after a 14-season career that included eight different NBA franchises.
- •The 2018-19 season marked Gallinari's highest scoring average at 19.8 points per game.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Italian basketball icon gives high ranking to Warriors guard Stephen Curry
"NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari recently ranked Stephen Curry among the top-five players in the league.
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