Serie A 25/06/2016, 10.18 0 E. Carchia Alessandro Gentile recently told The Vertical that he wants to play in the NBA. But it is not certain that Gentile will land overseas next season.
Alessandro Gentile’s rights were close to being traded to the Knicks before the NBA draft, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
From July 1 there are at least three NBA teams ready to acquire his rights from the Rockets and offer him a multi-year, guaranteed deal, La Gazzetta dello Sport added.
Gentile and Livio Proli, president of Olimpia Milano, had a two-hour meeting and the top manager of the Italian champions told Gentile that they want him to remain with the club next season too.
And Proli told Gentile that they will start the market considering him on board.
Alessandro Gentile asked more time to decide his future and a final decision is expected by the end of next week, right before the start of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament on July 4.
meloshouldgo@ 6/25/2016 11:36 AM
Acc to Wikipedia the wolves picked him in the second round of the 2014 draft. Doesn't that mean they own his rights.
reub@ 6/25/2016 6:15 PM
meloshouldgo wrote:Acc to Wikipedia the wolves picked him in the second round of the 2014 draft. Doesn't that mean they own his rights.
His rights were purchased for cash by the Rockets right after being drafted by the Wolves.
EnySpree@ 6/25/2016 6:33 PM
Guy plays like my dad lol... not a knock. My pops was pretty good back in the day
CrushAlot@ 6/25/2016 11:51 PM
Can the Knicks still buy his rights before July 1? After that they lose their cash for this year and the money is for 16-17.
mreinman@ 6/26/2016 12:31 AM
don't we have enough gentiles on the knicks? we could use a good jew for a change (and not a fake one like amare)
dodger78@ 6/26/2016 3:46 PM
A pitty it didnt pan out hes a great scorrer... flat out player! Could have helped us right away if we have some rim protection helping his poor lateral speed!
Finestrg@ 6/26/2016 6:04 PM
Any word on what Phil offered and what Morey was holding out for?
