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Walsh Doesn't Regret Passing OnJennings[/h1]
Oct 23, 2009 7:28 AM EST
Donnie Walsh does not regret his decision to pass up point guard Brandon Jennings in the 2009 NBA draft. The Knicks selected Jordan Hill with the 8thpick.
"He's a terrific athlete but he's got to get stronger," Walsh said of Hill. "But I'll tell you this: he shoots the ball a lotbetter than I thought he could."
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Knicks Exercise 10-11 Options OnChandler, Gallinari[/h1]
Oct 23, 2009 11:42 AM EST
New York Knickerbockers Presidentof Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that the team has exercised its fourth-year option on forward Wilson Chandler and its third-year optionon forward Danilo Gallinari.
Chandler, 6-8, 225-pounds, has averaged 12.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 117 games over his first two NBA seasons. The Benton Harbor, MI-native enjoyed abreakout sophomore campaign last season, averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds while playing in all 82 games.
Gallinari, 6-10, 225-pounds, averaged 6.1 points and 2.0 rebounds in 28 games as a rookie in 2008-09. The Milan, Italy-native was selected by New York withthe sixth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft