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What? They technically are, right? Danilo Gallinari and the rest of the New York Knicks talk recipes during a game against the Cavilers at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas yesterday. Best caption/conversation wins the Beerhandle. Go get 'em, tiger!


After the jump, 185 comments, 77 fouls, and three refs.


Winner, somathus:

Well, it was Stern's idea to start paying the refs on a per-call basis ...

Runner-up, Robert K:
The coaches said they need to work on the fundamentals; we'll start with free throws.

2nd runner-up, Albewall:
Dammit, I told you to stop writing 'DONAGHY 4EVER' on your shoes! Now they'll really be on to us.

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  1. Enrique
    1. Posted by Enrique Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    Danilo: so wait...you guys were booed too when you were drafted? I thought that it was because of Bargniani all this time!
  2. Hitman
    2. Posted by Hitman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Cleaning up Isiah's mess will take time...
  3. Mash
    3. Posted by Mash Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    Gallinari: Trust me man! When executing the perfect zone defense, we ARE supposed to be standing together. One zone!
  4. denlahoya
    4. Posted by denlahoya Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    who are you voting for?
  5. Antoine H
    5. Posted by Antoine H Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Danni (to #2): So this bunny ranch you speak of, it is an adult petting zoo?
    #2: Word you'll love it
    Balkman: (internally): Five more minutes to bunny hopping. Man i wish Isiah was here.
    Mardy Collins: (internally) Ed Hardy shirt, or my I got smacked by Melo shirt. Hmm melo shirt, lets the girls know what i'm into
    Chandler: (internally) As star of the summer team i know i get first pick.
  6. Eric O
    6. Posted by Eric O Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    "No No No No No, [profane] like Rooster!"
  7. mark
    7. Posted by mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    "Yes, I used to play for Armani Jeans of Milan. But I cannot get you--how you say?--employee discount."
  8. Nightmare
    8. Posted by Nightmare Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    Nice try guys, but I am not falling for it. I know there isn't a naked lady on the other side of the court. Right? Right . . .
  9. mark
    9. Posted by mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    "Mama mia! For the last time, I'm not the race car driver! Danilo! Not Danica!"
  10. mark
    10. Posted by mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    Danilo: My cousin's restaurant, I tell you, the most wonderful calamari you've ever had, my friend. If you like, tell Mr. Blackman to come as well."
    Renaldo: Dammit, it's Balkman! BALKMAN!!!
  11. mark
    11. Posted by mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    "I do not understand, friends. What is this 'Oreo cookie' they speak of?"
  12. Kibbitz
    12. Posted by Kibbitz Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    "The one with the tattoo on his head... he has the max contract?"
  13. Geoffrey
    13. Posted by Geoffrey Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    "Guys, it's just the coaching staff in khaki shorts. Really, it's no big deal. His legs aren't THAT white."
  14. Ty
    14. Posted by Ty Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:26 pm EDT

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    Danilo: "So, uh....the jersey numbers over here in America. Do they represent how old the person looks?"
    #2: "You better run, fool."
    Danilo: "Why?"
    #2: "Sprewell's running over here...and he wants his number back!"
  15. Enrique
    15. Posted by Enrique Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    Danilo: what a peculiar accent you guys speak with!
    Balkman: we broke in david lee...we'll get you street...
  16. Jaceman
    16. Posted by Jaceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    Danilo: "What? We do not win for winning games in this 'Summer League?'"
    Balkman: "So this is what Isaiah had in mind for the Knicks to win..."
  17. antonio banderas
    17. Posted by antonio banderas Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    DG: Mio Dio, ragazzi! Ora so perché non mi piace.
    Teammates (scratch heads)
  18. Captain Flitzy
    18. Posted by Captain Flitzy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    Danilo: ....to make sure she's ok...than dip your fingers in Mozzarella Juice, and THATS AMORE!!
    #2: NO, that's not amare, hes on the suns, not the knicks. Thats Rolando Blackman!
    BLAKMAN: Hey, its Renaldo! balkman, not Blackman!
    Danilo: You are right sir, i am not a black man
  19. Douglas B
    19. Posted by Douglas B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    Danilo: You say what happen in a Vegas stay in a Vegas. Why you so upset about last a night?
    Roberson: Drop it, man. And get your own hotel room.
  20. buddha_sak
    20. Posted by buddha_sak Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    Hey, Roberson. Us white guys have to stick together!
  21. mark
    21. Posted by mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    "Like I tell-a you sister, ATSA SPICY MEAT-A-BALL!"
  22. antonio banderas
    22. Posted by antonio banderas Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    RB: You know you're on this team because your father made an offer Coach couldn't refuse, right?
    DG: I beg your pardon?
    RB: Nah, I'm just kidding. But seriously, man! How'd you get picked sixth?
    DG: The head of my family has connections.
    RB: What, like, Don Gallinari? Sweet man...
    DG: Ehmmm....
    RB: Listen, Danny, I...I need you to kill somebody. You know Wilson Chandler? He's a jerk. I want you to kill him.
    DG: It's not that kind of family, Renny. He is my father. I love him very much.
    RB: Wait, you mean...you don't have any buttons?
    Mike D'Antoni: Not in public, Danny! Not in public!
  23. antonio banderas
    23. Posted by antonio banderas Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    RB: You know you're on this team because your father made an offer Coach couldn't refuse, right?
    DG: I beg your pardon?
    RB: Nah, I'm just kidding. But seriously, man! How'd you get picked sixth?
    DG: The head of my family has connections.
    RB: What, like, Don Gallinari? Sweet man...
    DG: Ehmmm....
    RB: Listen, Danny, I...I need you to kill somebody. You know Wilson Chandler? He's a jerk. I want you to kill him.
    DG: It's not that kind of family, Renny. He is my father. I love him very much.
    RB: Wait, you mean...you don't have any buttons?
    Mike D'Antoni: Not in public, Danny! Not in public!
  24. Zach H. from Talk H.
    24. Posted by Zach H. from Talk H. Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2009 Valet All-Stars!
  25. mcwelk
    25. Posted by mcwelk Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    Blue on blue, heartache on heartache …

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