Draft Prospect: Marco Belinelli

[Marcus Bryant]

http://www.nba.com/media/draft2007/marco_belinelli.jpg

Full Name: Marco Belinelli
Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6-5 / 192
Birthdate: March 25, 1986 (Bologna, Italy)
High School:
Team: Climamio Bologna
Country: Italy

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draftexpress.com profile (http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=198)

[jdaveah]

If this guys still available with the first round pick I'd love to see us grab him. Really squirrly player who could really improve alot learning under Manu, Bruce, and Finley.

[Darkwaters]

I think he is a legitimate possibility with the 28 pick.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I saw this guy on of the FIBA tournament games last summe. He was good, a little bit of a chucker though. But he had a good jumpshot from what I remember.

[Steve-O-Matic]

Belinelli has no conscience, which makes him the prototype Phoenix Sun.

[Mr. Body]

I'm wondering if he needs too many shots to work and be happy with the Spurs.

[AFBlue]

What's crazy is that all of the talk surrounding the Fernandez contract situation may push Belinelli ahead of him on some draft boards.

Teams like the Suns might tab Belinelli at #24 instead of Fernandez because he'd only be overseas for a year, whereas it would be much cloudier when Rudy could come over...

[Mr. Body]

... yet it is because Fernandez has had such success in Europe that's causing all the problems, since he stands to make a mint over there... so he's perhaps the better player of the two.

[Marcus Bryant]

What will be interesting is if somehow Almond and either Fernandez or Belinelli is available at #28. One wonders how the Spurs have those 3 ranked. In addition, one wonders what threshold must be crossed before the Spurs take a domestic player in the first round.

[AFBlue]

In addition, one wonders what threshold must be crossed before the Spurs take a domestic player in the first round.

Greg Oden or bust....

[Darkwaters]

Greg Oden or bust....

Yea, I'd totally pass on Durant. :rolleyes

[temujin]

Belo is a great prospect.
He is Manuesque, better jump shot, less of a penetrator. He is a bit on/off, but when he is on, he can play with ANYBODy.
Needs to put on some muscle, improve his D and cut down in what we call the "ignorant" shots. Not shy to shoot, even in clutch situation.
Might stay here one more year, but needs to play for a better team.

Actually, thinking back, he is probably where Manu was at his age.

[Steve-O-Matic]

He is Manuesque, better jump shot
Not this past season it wasn't. In fact, Belinelli's 3-pt shooting downright STUNK.

[temujin]

Not this past season it wasn't. In fact, Belinelli's 3-pt shooting downright STUNK.

Correct.
He was a wonder 2 years ago. Improved 2 years ago, but this year he took a step back. One reason is his team was absolutely terrible at the start of the season and fired the coach. The owner actually sued the coach for swearing during games. An absolute joke.
He was pretty much the team and took a LOT of wild shots. I don't think that's the kind of environment a young guy should be playing in.
I am actually a bit surprised that he put himself into the draft.
I guess everyone knows he'll end up in the NBA and nobody wants to invest any money in bringing him into a better team for a year or two maximum.

[AFBlue]

Yea, I'd totally pass on Durant. :rolleyes

It's called sarcasm jack...

[AFBlue]

I'd still take Rudy over him because Rudy's game is much more polished to this point...but then again Marco is younger, so there is time to mold his game and attitude.

As some have said, his bad shooting % this past year can be partially attributable to his poor shot selection...but there's no denying he has a beautiful stroke and deep range.

One thing in the Tim Duncan era that you can never have enough of is shooters...and this kid can shoot. Sign him up if he's there at #28...and Rudy is gone.

[Darkwaters]

It's called sarcasm jack...

Oh, I didn't realize :depressed









Of course it was sarcasm! I was just messing with you myself. :downspin:

[El_Mago]

Saw Belinelli sink some jumpers and three pointers at the Wizards workout.

He can come off screens with ease and sink the shot.

Beautiful jumper.

Appears to have put on some weight and was agressive attacking the basket.

I like the Spurs trading up and landing either Fernandez or Marco, and stashing them away in Europe for at least 1 year.....well, maybe not Fernandez, but Marco for sure.

[Russ]

This guy plays more like Ginobili than anyone I've seen. Check this video.

http://www.mynbadraft.com/NBA-Draft-Profiles-2007/Marco-Belinelli

[mando6599]

This guy plays more like Ginobili than anyone I've seen. Check this video.

http://www.mynbadraft.com/NBA-Draft-Profiles-2007/Marco-Belinelli

Seems to be really athletic.

[AFBlue]

Word is that Toronto is trying to trade into the first round, possibly to grab Belinelli. If he falls to the Spurs at #28, do you think the Spurs pass on him, draft him and keep him, or trade him to a team like the Raptors for future 1st?


Josh (Toronto): Raptors? Anything??

Chad Ford: Trying to get into the first round. Sounds like Calderon is bait. A team like the Hawks would be crazy to pass. I hear they also like Belinelli, but that would be later in the draft.

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=16345

[Mr. Body]

Word is that Toronto is trying to trade into the first round, possibly to grab Belinelli. If he falls to the Spurs at #28, do you think the Spurs pass on him, draft him and keep him, or trade him to a team like the Raptors for future 1st?



http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=16345

I'd be interested in trading him to Toronto, if they really want him that bad. I'm sure they like the prospect of putting him next to Bargnani, but if they want him, make them pay for it. Two future firsts or another package of picks.

[timvp]

On NBADraft.net, they are saying the Raptors would take Belinelli at 11 if they traded up to that spot and that the Pistons at 15 are thinking about taking him.

To me, he's like a Brent Barry who shoots more, doesn't have the court vision and isn't as tall.

[Mr. Body]

To me, he's like a Brent Barry who shoots more, doesn't have the court vision and isn't as tall.

I personally don't get it. If he were an American he'd not get this kind of reception.

[timvp]

I personally don't get it. If he were an American he'd not get this kind of reception.

He has youtubes of himself doing 360 degree dunks. That's enough for a European prospect to get drafted these days.

[Marcus Bryant]

I personally don't get it. If he were an American he'd not get this kind of reception.

Draft and stash must appeal to them.

[AFBlue]

I personally don't get it. If he were an American he'd not get this kind of reception.

His name is Chase Budinger, he flirted with coming out in this draft, and he would've been a near-lottery pick....

[AFBlue]

Draft and stash must appeal to them.

I think they could actually get Belinelli to come over this summer. Not sure that he has a buyout, or if it's legitimate enough to keep him from coming directly to the NBA.

If the Spurs drafted him and traded him away to Toronto for say...Joey Graham and a future first, I don't think I'd mind.

Throw in Beno for good measure....then draft Pruitt/Dowdell at #33 as a replacement.

[mardigan]

Hes got 24 in the first half right now on 9-11 shooting, kid looks absolutely amazing, games on NBA.com

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:wow

[timvp]

Hes got 24 in the first half right now on 9-11 shooting, kid looks absolutely amazing, games on NBA.comHe can catch on fire. His problem has been consistency. That said, 24 points in his first half of summer league is damn impressive.

[stéphane]

His name is Chase Budinger, he flirted with coming out in this draft, and he would've been a near-lottery pick....

Budinger?
What is he up to now?
I saw him in an american selection last year in france.
He won the dunk contest even if the US team was defeated.
He was athletic but he was largely outshined by N. Batum and a Lithuanian that i can't remenber the name.

[mardigan]

He ended up with 37 points and 5 boards, he was quite impressive

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Holy fucking crap. :wow

[bdictjames]

Great pick-up by the Warriors. :tu

[Russ]

This guy plays more like Ginobili than anyone I've seen. Check this video.

http://www.mynbadraft.com/NBA-Draft-Profiles-2007/Marco-Belinelli

I always liked him big time . . .

[wildbill2u]

I love highlight reels. Every player looks All-World cause they shoot 100%, make steals but no turn-overs, and have some great dunks.

I wish I had a highlight reel of my college career. I can remember all three plays perfectly after 47 years.