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Marco Belinelli, 2014 Spurs Champion, Announces Retirement

The Italian sharpshooter closes a transatlantic career highlighted by Virtus Bologna titles following his 2020 return home.

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Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) talks with teammates (from left) Patrick Mills, and Marco Belinelli, and Tim Duncan, and Boris Diaw during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 92-82
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Overview

  • Belinelli, 39, shared a farewell on Instagram on Monday, with the announcement reported by multiple outlets and acknowledged by FIBA EuroBasket’s X account.
  • He was selected 18th overall by the Warriors in 2007 and played 860 regular-season games across nine NBA teams, making 1,216 three-pointers.
  • Across 13 NBA seasons he averaged 9.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists while establishing himself as a reliable perimeter threat.
  • His 2013-14 campaign with San Antonio included an NBA Three-Point Contest win and appearances in all 23 playoff games during the Spurs’ championship run.
  • After leaving the NBA in 2020, he rejoined Virtus Bologna and won Serie A titles in 2021 and 2025, earned Sixth Man of the Year in 2022 and 2023, and captured a 2024 MVP.