New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari has been invited to play in the Rookie-Sophomore game on NBA All-Star weekend. Gallinari didn't play in the game last year as a rookie because he was injured with back problems for most of the season. However, this year, he has been a bit of a surprise. He is averaging 14.6 points per game, and he also is first in three-point shots made.
Gallinari has been a major factor in the Knicks play this year. Despite the Knicks recent slide, which has put them nine games under .500 recently, the Knicks have been much better than last year and the contributions from Gallinari has been a factor. Gallinari has shown the ability to take over down the stretch in some games. His game resembles Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks, but he is smaller than Nowitzki.
Gallinari won't be the only player from the Knicks in All-Star festivities. Nate Robinson will participate in the dunk contest for the fourth time on All-Star weekend. He has won two competitions already, including last year's dunk contest. David Lee may also be a participant of the All-Star Game. He is averaging over 19 points a game and 11 rebounds a game. The reserves for the All-Star Game comes out on Thursday January 28.
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