NBA, Gallinari leaves Boston without ever having played there

Gallo’s future may no longer be in the NBA

As reported by ESPN, Gallinari was traded from Boston to Washington as part of a mega trade involving not only the Celtics and Wizards but also the Grizzlies. To get Porzingis, Boston shipped Smart to Memphis and the Rooster to Washington. In Washington also Jones, now formerly of Memphis.

For Gallinari, negative news. The Italian, class of 1988, leaves Boston without ever having played a single game in the Celtics’ glorious jersey. Recovering from a long injury, the Rooster hoped that next season would be the one to finally try for an NBA ring.

Given Washington’s level (in the midst of a rebuild), there is a question of whether or not Gallinari will decide to stay in Washington or consider ending his NBA experience and return to Europe. After so many years in the United States, it may be time to think about making a comeback in Europe. Many dream of seeing him back at Olimpia Milano.