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During the World Legends Padel Tour, Danilo Gallinari made interesting statements to Sky Sports regarding the future of the Italian national team and its personnel. The former NBA player focused on the current situation of the national team, engaged in the second qualifying match for the World Cup against Lithuania.
The National Team: a young group to build on
Danilo Gallinari praised the young talents on the Italian team, emphasizing the group’s solidity and its growth potential: “There are a lot of young guys and a great group to build on for years. A bad game is normal, anything can happen in qualifying, but it’s great to see the guys play, and I’m following them from afar.”
The current qualifying phase has seen some difficulties, but Gallinari expressed optimism for the national team’s future, confident that the team can bounce back and compete at the highest level.
Changes on the bench: Messina leaves, Poeta takes over
Another topic discussed by the Azzurri was the change on the bench, with Ettore Messina leaving his position as coach to make room for Joseph PoetGallinari had words of praise for both of them: “First of all, congratulations to Ettore Messina, one of the best coaches in the history of European basketball. Then, I wish Peppe the best of luck, he has all it takes to become a great coach. He has the perfect balance between managing game moments and building good relationships with his players.”
Poeta, Gallinari’s former teammate on the national team, has gained the confidence of the Italian, who expressed his confidence in his qualities. This change in management could herald a new era for the Italian national team.
Danilo Gallinari’s future: “There’s no rush.”
Regarding his future, Danilo Gallinari joked but also showed a certain serenity. “I’m expecting an offer directly from Peppe in the next few days, so we’ll evaluate it… No jokes aside. The return is difficult, but I’ve always been Olimpia Milano’s number one fan, and I wish the team and Peppe the best of luck. They have important goals to achieve, and they can do it.”
The former star of the NBA He then clarified that he is in no rush to make a decision about his future: “Will I play again? We’ll see, there’s no rush. Right now I’m in anything but a rush to decide, so we’ll take our time.” A message that leaves many doors open, but at the same time reflects the athlete’s calm and determination.
