Danilo Gallinari, one of the leagues most respected sharpshooters and a familiar face across 16 NBA seasons, is officially hanging up his sneakers.
The Italian forward announced his retirement on Instagram, closing the book on a professional career that stretched 20 years and spanned the NBA, Europe, and international play.
In his statement, Gallinari delivered an emotional farewell to the sport that defined his life.
Today, with a heart full of gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from a career Ive always dreamed of. A career built through hard work, sacrifice, victories, defeats, teammates who became brothers, guidance from my coaches, and, of course, family and friends that were with me every step of the way.
Its been an incredible journey filled with countless memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. To those who believed in me, to all those who supported me, and to those who shared every moment with me thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Im beyond excited for the next chapter!
Today, with a heart full of gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from the career Ive always dreamed of.
Its been an incredible journey filled with countless memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. pic.twitter.com/UjRhTL8ZdP
DANILO GALLINARI (@gallinari8888) December 2, 2025
Gallinari entered the NBA as the sixth pick in the 2008 draft by the New York Knicks, spending two and a half seasons at Madison Square Garden before being shipped to Denver in the Carmelo Anthony blockbuster.
From there, he established himself as one of the leagues most reliable stretch forwards, spending six seasons with the Nuggets before later suiting up for the Clippers, Thunder, Hawks, Wizards, Pistons, and Bucks.
Known for his size and smooth perimeter game, the six-foot-ten forward averaged 14.9 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc for his career. Across 777 NBA games, he knocked down 1456 three-pointers and helped shape the modern stretch-four archetype.
Before and after his NBA stops, Gallinari also logged time in Europe and Puerto Rico.
His last on-court appearance came with Italy at last summers EuroBasket, where he continued to represent his home country with pride. There was speculation he might return to Europe for one more season, but he ultimately chose to close the chapter at age 37.
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