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Danilo Gallinari Retires From Basketball After 17 NBA Seasons

His video message framed a grateful close to a long run marked by elite shooting, injuries, resilience.

Overview

  • He announced the decision at age 37 in a social-media video, saying he is excited for the next chapter.
  • He concludes his career after winning the Puerto Rican league title with Vaqueros de Bayamón this year.
  • His final appearance for Italy came at EuroBasket 2025 in a round-of-16 defeat to Slovenia.
  • He totaled more than 11,600 points in nearly 800 NBA games across multiple franchises.
  • He rose with Olimpia Milano and captured the 2008 Serie A MVP, later becoming a touchstone for young Italian players despite setbacks.