Bellineli's emotional post game interview (in Italian)

[Boomersgold]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ig12m7J3qM&feature=youtu.be

A loose translation of the interview courtesy of Reddit:

It goes something like this:
Interviewer: "Would you like to thank or dedicate this win in particular? there are many but probably do you have 2-3 than are just one little step above them?"
Beli: "Well of course my family, mum and dad that are probably watching me now... pause they have always believed in me... starts tearing up no one has ever believed in me these past few years and at the end I won."
I: "Did you feel the support of the other people other than your family?"
Beli: "Yes, yes of course, my friends that have sent me messages, they supported me, San Giovanni (wee town where he's from) which opened the bisofila (probably some hall with a projector) to watch me until now... cries some more
I: "ok we'll leave you to your emotions"

Bellineli underperformed in the playoffs, but he should be given some slack as it was his first season with the Spurs and the first time he's played for a championship contending team.

[Prime Time]

This is beautiful. By far the most rewarding interview I've seen so far. Det Dude Beli has hit some big shots this post-season, tbh.

[ironman2886]

Effing awesome. Thanks for sharing. :toast

[TE]

Pure heart and emotion tbh. Fucking love it.

[spursparker9]

Beli did hit some timely shot and during the regular season his chemistry with Manu were incredible.

[Prime Time]

Fun fact: Beli is the first Italian to ever win a NBA Championship. So he's doing both his family and his nation proud.

[Nathan89]

I don't think his under performing is a result of this being his first year. I'd like to upgrade but that probably won't be possible. Definitely like the raw emotion in this video though.

[hater]

As I correctly predicted, the signing of Ferrari would result in a championship. Props to the Ferrari for proving me right once again

[bobcatfan4life]

Great emotion, hope he learns to play defense though.

[100%duncan]

Wow. :tu

[Proxy]

He was an integral part of what the team accomplished. Happy for him

[will_spurs]

He was a big part of the Spurs success in the regular season, and every little bit counts. He averaged over 15mpg in the postseason and shot > 42% from 3, and hit a couple of important 3-pointers (e.g. Spurs lead being cut to 7 in Game 3 and *boom* back to double-digit lead). He deserves it and it's really impressive to see how much such a win can affect a pro player's life. After all it's what they're playing the game for.

[Ice009]

Over the whole season Marco helped a lot, that can't be left unsaid, he really did help with his great play in the regular season. We may not have gotten the number 1 record without his contributions during the regular season. In the playoffs, he also hit some timely shots that helped in some tough moments, so I will definitely give him props for that.

The main reason the Spurs just couldn't play him much in big games/situations was because of his defense. He really wasn't good on that end of the court.

He did help us though, he just needs to really work on his defense. He has to be a lot better on that end of the court.

[pookenstein]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ig12m7J3qM&feature=youtu.be


Aaaadriaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!

[CGD]

Good for him! Belli hit that huge momentum killing 3 in game three when it looked like the heat where storming back. He'll only be better next year.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

For those that knock Beli Manu would not have had the series he had against the Mavs if it weren't for him covering Manu minutes in the regular season. Beli had a great season this year. Manu would not have had a great series against OKC if Beli didn't have a great series against Portland. Manu only avg like 18 mpg that series.

Say what you want, but Beli played a big part in the Spurs overall run to the Finals this year.

[ceperez]

Great season for Beli.

[-21-]

With all the Beli hate on here, we seem to overlook the fact that he sacrificed what probably would've been more money and a bigger role on another team, to sign with the Spurs because he believed that this team could win. I'm very happy for him.

[siraulo23]

Dude is still a clutch shooter

big shot belli, big shot

[lofds]

That's great.

3 point champ and NBA champ :toast

[ezau]

I will never forget that huge three he hit in Game 3 to put the lead back to 10. Well deserved win and much respect.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Dude will get some time in training camp to improve his defensive fundamentals and then once he learns some footwork and lateral movement, some defensive schemes (he already has quick hands), he would be a valuable role player in the POFs too next season. His offensive game is quite perfect already. He is still an upgrade over Neal.

[superbigtime]

Beli got a ton of heart. He obviously belongs.

[Captivus]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSQ6CnSMaxLzVi5Txw5VrhKUdA1vzeMw qm6Cz2E0YWDD645bJ_8

[TheCerebral1]

Awesome stuff. Such a good rare find. Beli had an impact on the team during the season and sure it was a little lacking in the playoffs, but he's such a good fit with this group. Congrats!

[Jenks]

He's a huge reason the Spurs had the best record in the league while no one played over 30 min. Seeing Manu in game 5 of the finals further above the rim than I've seen in years, I thank Belinelli for that.

Tangent:
Just realized he had the opposite journey from last year to this as Gary Neal.
Beli got knocked out by the Heat (in a very testy series) in Chicago, got to come to SA and got his revenge.
Neal got knocked out by the Heat here, went to Charlotte to get knocked out by them again. That series was hard to watch, Gary Neal was playing with so much heart it hurt to watch them lose all 4.

[Darkwaters]

I'm so happy Marco is a Spur and that he was a part of this season and this finals run. He has been phenomenal.

My only regret is that Gary Neal didn't get his ring. Say what you want about him, but he was a great Spur. I really wish we could have brought both with us to the peak this season.

[MarCowMar]

It's great to see how much this meant to Beli. So many rag on his defense but the fact is Bowen/Kawhi/Danny have spoiled us and our behavior when it comes to analyzing wing defense. He's a bargain for the salary we have him at.

[UZER]

Beli hit two huge threes this playoffs:

The 3 against the thunder that pushed the lead back 9?

The 3 against the heat that pushed the lead back to 10.

Not sure we pull those games out without either of those.

[ceperez]

I'm so happy Marco is a Spur and that he was a part of this season and this finals run. He has been phenomenal.

My only regret is that Gary Neal didn't get his ring. Say what you want about him, but he was a great Spur. I really wish we could have brought both with us to the peak this season.

Agree that Neal deserves a ring. Think about this as a best of 12 series and the Spurs win 7-5.

On the other hand, Spurs did make him an offer that he never took.

[ceperez]

Beli hit two huge threes this playoffs:

The 3 against the thunder that pushed the lead back 9?

The 3 against the heat that pushed the lead back to 10.

Not sure we pull those games out without either of those.

Agree.

Belinelli plays well in the regular season because the defensive coverage isn't as tight.

He needs to play like Brent Barry, that is make his attempt from 1-3 feet away from the 3 point line.

[MI21]

Fucking awesome to see that this means so much to the players. Might sound obvious but there is guys you really wonder if being in the NBA means anything to them.

He was obviously disappointing in the playoffs but Beli had his moments - Game 1 against Portland, big 3 in 4th quarter against OKC and the big 3 late in the 3rd in Game 3 against Miami.

[jag]

It takes time to learn the system. No one ever comes in and kills it in their first year. Belli will be a big piece going forward.

[MmP]

Maybe he underperformed in the PO but he was an important part of the regular season. Much needed scoring off the bench and very consistent.

[davidbowie]

that was beautiful

god i love this fucking team

thnx for sharing that

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

It takes time to learn the system. No one ever comes in and kills it in their first year. Belli will be a big piece going forward.

People forget how horrible Finley was defensively his first year in a Spurs uni. This was Splitter, Mills, Diaw, Green, Kawhi, Joseph 3rd + years in the Spurs system.

[pikkiwoki]

Hell yeah Marco! Let it out, champ.

:lobt2:

[Trill Clinton]

y'all gotta chill with these videos. i'm all cried outhttp://i58.tinypic.com/28b4lub.png

[jag]

y'all gotta chill with these videos. i'm all cried outhttp://i58.tinypic.com/28b4lub.png

thug tears :cry

[bigfan]

So glad he's a Spur. He will play better next year but Im glad for the guy right now. He saved our bacon more than once this season.

[letmk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ig12m7J3qM&feature=youtu.be

A loose translation of the interview courtesy of Reddit:

It goes something like this:
Interviewer: "Would you like to thank or dedicate this win in particular? there are many but probably do you have 2-3 than are just one little step above them?"
Beli: "Well of course my family, mum and dad that are probably watching me now... pause they have always believed in me... starts tearing up no one has ever believed in me these past few years and at the end I won."
I: "Did you feel the support of the other people other than your family?"
Beli: "Yes, yes of course, my friends that have sent me messages, they supported me, San Giovanni (wee town where he's from) which opened the bisofila (probably some hall with a projector) to watch me until now... cries some more
I: "ok we'll leave you to your emotions"

Bellineli underperformed in the playoffs, but he should be given some slack as it was his first season with the Spurs and the first time he's played for a championship contending team.

I argued for giving him minutes during the first 2 rounds; then I argued for not giving him minutes during the later 2 rounds; yet now I argue to give him another chance next year.

All in all, he helps the Spurs this year. On paper, teams start playoff at 0:0; but in reality, it's not that simple. Plus, he is a team player, which carries a lot of weight of becoming a successful Spurs player.

[Fireball]

As most predicted in the regular season Belli had some big shots in the playoffs ... he suffered because he was paired less with Manu and his bad defense against quality opponents in the playoffs ...

[pikkiwoki]

http://www.ksat.com/news/Marco-Belinelli-This-is-unbelievable-amazing-feeling/26505538

:toast
(http://www.ksat.com/news/Marco-Belinelli-This-is-unbelievable-amazing-feeling/26505538)

[4down]

A little internal improvement for him and a few other guys can make a big difference next year as well. Glad he wanted to be here and contributed

[letmk]

http://www.ksat.com/news/Marco-Belinelli-This-is-unbelievable-amazing-feeling/26505538

:toast
(http://www.ksat.com/news/Marco-Belinelli-This-is-unbelievable-amazing-feeling/26505538)

Great interview. And with this title, he will be more confident and comfortable. Plus, he has all the tools to be a great backup player in Spurs system.

[blkroadrunners]

Dude will get some time in training camp to improve his defensive fundamentals and then once he learns some footwork and lateral movement, some defensive schemes (he already has quick hands), he would be a valuable role player in the POFs too next season. His offensive game is quite perfect already. He is still an upgrade over Neal.

I just hope he doesn't go through that 2nd year struggle that past scoring wing reserves endured w/ the Spurs like Mason Jr. and Neal.

[DJR210]

Great series for Beli, below season average or not. Hit some timely 3 pointers to keep momentum. Year 2 is the year in the Spurs system.

[bigfan]

Im curious who the guy is who gives him a pat on the back at the end of the video? Looks like Iceman sorta but I can't tell for sure.

[spursparker9]

Beli remind me of Brent Barry.

They both shoot 3s, can pass and run some point guard.

And in the first year they arrived to SA, Spurs won a championship.

[Spur|n|Austin]

More fucking feels damnnit!

[Mugen]

:lol I love Beli, but I guarantee Gary Neal is crying more right now tbh

[capek]

It takes time to learn the system. No one ever comes in and kills it in their first year. Belli will be a big piece going forward.

Exactly. It's formulaic at this point, we've seen so many players show the same learning curve. I'm excited to see what he can do with a full season under his belt. Should be fun to watch.

[ElNono]

Beli is family... needs a defensive workout for the offseason, and he'll be fine, tbh...

[Boomersgold]

Im curious who the guy is who gives him a pat on the back at the end of the video? Looks like Iceman sorta but I can't tell for sure.
I initially thought it was the Iceman as well. Was he even at the game?

[phxspurfan]

Beli is family... needs a defensive workout for the offseason, and he'll be fine, tbh...

[BillMc]

Hats off to Belli. He didn't have a great series, but even he had an important moment when his 3 ended Miami's rally in Game 3. And by this video you see how much he cares, lightyears ahead of the mercenaries on other teams.

Cheers Marco!:toast

[SupremeGuy]

Thank you Beli. :toast

[SupremeGuy]

Beli is family... needs a defensive workout for the offseason, and he'll be fine, tbh...Exactly. I think he comes back as an incredible role player next year. He wanted to be a Spur and that's really all that has to be said about that. Thanks again Marco.

[Trainwreck2100]

I just hope he doesn't go through that 2nd year struggle that past scoring wing reserves endured w/ the Spurs like Mason Jr. and Neal.
Alot of those struggles had to do with being put into the backup pg role.

[GoSpurs99]

Just awesome...reminds me of Manu so much, he has so much potential in this system!

[blkroadrunners]

Alot of those struggles had to do with being put into the backup pg role.

Yea, true..

[Malik Hairston]

As much as I've killed Bellineli this season, I may give him a pass for being another victim of the hater curse, tbh..

Virtually everything hater predicts is wrong:lol..

[Oh, Gee!!]

he helped in regular season which helped everybody in the post season. he helped in the playoffs when he could. everything counts.

he's a spur and a champion, so kudos to him

[xmas1997]

Fantastic for Beli.

[gameFACE]

Ok, I'll give him another chance :cry

A year under the system should do him good. I'll have some Spaghetti Bolognese later this week.

[ceperez]

Beli remind me of Brent Barry.

They both shoot 3s, can pass and run some point guard.

And in the first year they arrived to SA, Spurs won a championship.

Brent Barry was more of a threat because he practiced hitting the 3 at a much farther range. Belinelli did not do this, but he should.

[Baseline]

Do you guys remember how long it took Brent Barry to mesh? Beli had a great year considering it was his first as a Spur. Pop didn't play him much in these playoffs, just like Pop didn't play Patty in last year's playoffs.

[BatManu20]

:cry You're the man Marco. The title is well-deserved. And the first Italian to ever win a Ship. Enjoy it :tu

[Duncanforthree]

Beautiful.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Wow pure emotion, who is the guy with the hat in the background that pats Marco on the shoulder?

[hater]

As much as I've killed Bellineli this season, I may give him a pass for being another victim of the hater curse, tbh..

Virtually everything hater predicts is wrong:lol..

"Congrats heat and MVP Bosh. Best team in history"

Jinxy worky :tu :D :tu

[hater]

Wow pure emotion, who is the guy with the hat in the background that pats Marco on the shoulder?

Digital undergrou d

[Malik Hairston]

"Congrats heat and MVP Bosh. Best team in history"

Jinxy worky :tu :D :tu

:lol..

Did you apologize to Manu, yet?..

[hater]

:lol..

Did you apologize to Manu, yet?..

For what. As expected this team got as far as MVParker took em and with Kawhi playing at allstar level. Been sayin it for a couple of years

Thankfully Manu didnt join the Heat this time :tu

yes he redeemed himself after all

[Malik Hairston]

For what. As expected this team got as far as MVParker took em and with Kawhi playing at allstar level. Been sayin it for a couple of years

Thankfully Manu didnt join the Heat this time :tu

yes he redeemed himself after all

:toast..

[hater]

:toast..

:tu :cry these niggas going into the sunset as champs imo.