nydailynews.com - 7/14/2008
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It's a long way from Milan to Caesars Palace, but that's nothing compared to dominating the summer league to becoming a top flight NBA player. Danilo Gallinari's career will not be made or broken on how he performs in the Vegas Summer League.
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First Cup: Monday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Frank Isola of the New York Daily News: "It's a long way from Milan to Caesars Palace, but that's nothing compared to dominating the summer league to becoming a top flight NBA player. Nate Robinson was the MVP of last year's Vegas Summer League, only to return to his role as a backup for a 23-win Knicks team during the real season. Danilo Gallinari's career will not be made or broken on how he performs here. This is merely a start - for the Knicks' rookie and a new regime." ...
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NO CENTER OF ATTENTION —
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Gallinari's debut not half bad —
NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 7/15/2008
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