Overview

• Belinelli confirmed his retirement with an emotional Instagram post on August 18 featuring a photo carousel and video
• He bookended his career in Bologna, initially winning the 2001/02 Coppa Italia with Virtus and ending it there with two scudetti and three Supercoppe since 2021
• Selected 18th overall by Golden State in the 2007 NBA draft, he spent 14 seasons with eight franchises including stints in Toronto, Chicago, Sacramento and Philadelphia
• Under Gregg Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs, he became the only Italian player to win an NBA championship when he claimed the 2014 title
• In his farewell message he thanked supporters, reflected on every sacrifice and urged younger players to pursue the dream he leaves behind