Danilo Gallinari has finally lifted the first team trophy of his long career — at the age of 37. The Italian forward guided Vaqueros de Bayamón to the Puerto Rican league title, defeating Leones de Ponce 82-68 in the decisive game to win the finals 4-1.

In the crucial Game 5, Gallinari delivered 24 points, six rebounds, and four assists, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line to secure the championship and earn Finals MVP honors. The victory marks Bayamón’s 17th national title.

Gallinari’s achievement is striking given his impressive career résumé. A EuroLeague Rising Star and Italian League MVP in 2008, he went on to play 16 NBA seasons with the New York Knicks , Denver Nuggets , LA Clippers , Oklahoma City Thunder , Atlanta Hawks , Washington Wizards , Detroit

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