Veteran shooting guard Marco Belinelli is returning home to see out the end of his basketball career. Belinelli, who spent 13 years in NBA, agreed to a deal that will see him play in Italy with Virtus Bologna for the next three years.
Belinelli spent the past two NBA seasons with San Antonio Spurs, which was his second stint with the organization. He averaged 6.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game for the Spurs during the 2019/20 campaign.
In Italy, Belinelli is expected to help Virtus Bologna to re-establish itself as one of the top clubs in the country. Bologna, which also features former LA Clippers point guard Milos Teodosic on its roster, is currently on No.4 in Lega Basket Seria A and is three wins behind the first-placed Olimpia Milano.
Marco Belinelli entered the NBA as Golden State Warriors’ No.18 pick in 2007. He spent two lukewarm seasons in Golden State before becoming a journeyman and suiting up for eight different organizations in the next eight years.
Belinelli’s best performances came during his first stint with the Spurs when he was a key bench player in the team’s run towards an NBA title in 2013/14. He also played for New Orleans, Sacramento Kings, and Philadelphia 76ers, among other franchises.
Over the course of his NBA career, Belinelli averaged 9.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
