Veteran NBA forward Danilo Gallinari announces retirement after 16 seasons

Danilo Gallinari, a former No. 6 pick who became one of Italy’s most accomplished NBA players, officially announced his retirement Tuesday at age 37. The longtime forward shared the news on social media, posting a heartfelt tribute in Italian reflecting on his relationship with the game. Lines such as “I don’t remember when you really came into my life…” and “You’ll always be a part of me.” appeared in the accompanying video, while his Instagram message opened with “Today, with a heart full of gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from a career I’ve always dreamed of.” Gallinari spent