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Marco Belinelli Announces Retirement After 18-Year Professional Basketball Career

His departure follows five seasons back in Italy where he capped his career with a Virtus Bologna league title.

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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 announced his retirement via social media Monday, thanking fans and urging young players to pursue their dreams.
  • Over 13 seasons in the NBA, he played 860 games with nine teams, averaging 9.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
  • His career highlight came in 2014 when he helped the San Antonio Spurs capture the NBA championship.
  • The Italian shooting guard also represented his country at multiple EuroBasket tournaments and the FIBA World Cup.
  • After being drafted 18th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2007, he established himself as a reliable role player across the league.