Marco Belinelli is an Italian professional basketball player who has had a successful career in both the NBA and international leagues. He began his professional career in 2003, playing for Fortitudo Bologna in the Italian league. He quickly established himself as a talented shooting guard, earning the Italian League MVP award in 2007.
In 2007, Belinelli was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA draft. He played for the Warriors for two seasons before being traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2009. He played for the Raptors for one season before being traded again, this time to the New Orleans Hornets.
Belinelli had a breakout season with the Hornets in 2010-2011, averaging 10.4 points per game and shooting 41.4% from three-point range. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2012, where he played for two seasons and helped the team reach the playoffs both years.
After his time with the Bulls, Belinelli played for several other NBA teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers. He continued to be a reliable three-point shooter and a valuable role player for each team he played for.
In addition to his NBA career, Belinelli has also had success playing for the Italian national team. He has represented Italy in several international competitions, including the FIBA World Cup and the EuroBasket tournament.
Throughout his career, Belinelli has been known for his sharpshooting ability from beyond the arc. He has a career three-point shooting percentage of 37.7% and has made over 1,200 three-pointers in his NBA career.
Belinelli announced his retirement from professional basketball in June 2021, after playing for 18 seasons. He leaves behind a legacy as one of the best Italian basketball players of all time and a respected veteran in the NBA.
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