Trade for Marco Belinelli?

[phxspurfan]

I think he has a lower value now than he had in last year's draft, and we could possibly steal him in a trade...

[kaji157]

I think he has a lower value now than he had in last year's draft, and we could possibly steal him in a trade...

I would like the Spurs to do this but i don´t think he is on the Spurs radar, yet i think he was before the draft.

An expiring (Vaughn) or Right´s to Splitter + our trade exception from the beno trade should be enough, he has almost no trade value.

Maybe Orlando and GS sweep shooters in Reddick and Belinelli, Orlando will end up winning in that scenario.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Attitude problem, no defense. Pass.

[mardigan]

More likely I think would be trading for someone like Reddick.

[Mr. Body]

One of the hardest trades to make is for recent draft picks.

[spursfan98]

we dont need him he sux

[kaji157]

Attitude problem, no defense. Pass.

Not true, he is a good defender, not great, just like Manu when he entered the league, and he doesn´t have an attitude problem, he just is a pro that resigned good money to come and play in the NBA and is pissed he wasn´t even given the chance.

This is what happens with the American fan, they don´t know a lot of things about europe players yet they always make opinion based on impressions.

Belinelli turned down a 4 million euros for 3 seasons to come to the NBA, this means that he will be getting twice as much as he gets in the NBA (remember euro contracts are tax-free).

And about the fact that he is not a willing defender you are just wrong, as a matter of fact if i have to say something about belinelli is that he is not a consistent shooter as some reports over there say, he is rather streaky as Manu.

[Mr. Body]

He refused to play in the NBDL last year when Nelly asked him. That's part of the attitude problem. An ego.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Not true, he is a good defender, not great, just like Manu when he entered the league, and he doesn´t have an attitude problem, he just is a pro that resigned good money to come and play in the NBA and is pissed he wasn´t even given the chance.

This is what happens with the American fan, they don´t know a lot of things about europe players yet they always make opinion based on impressions.

Belinelli turned down a 4 million euros for 3 seasons to come to the NBA, this means that he will be getting twice as much as he gets in the NBA (remember euro contracts are tax-free).

And about the fact that he is not a willing defender you are just wrong, as a matter of fact if i have to say something about belinelli is that he is not a consistent shooter as some reports over there say, he is rather streaky as Manu.

He refused to go to the D-League because he wanted playing time. He wasn't NBA ready. Does he not know that you go to the D-League to improve when you can't do so in the NBA?

[LakerHater]

Really!?! I'm a HUGE fan! I'd love to have him!
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[urunobili]

He refused to play in the NBDL last year when Nelly asked him. That's part of the attitude problem. An ego.

i would edit that saying an "unhealthy" ego

[kaji157]

He refused to go to the D-League because he wanted playing time. He wasn't NBA ready. Does he not know that you go to the D-League to improve when you can't do so in the NBA?

By this time you should know that the D-league is not even close of the Euro leagues, if he can play in the italian league he cannot improve by playing in a lesser league.

Anyway i don´t see that as an attitude problem, if a player thinks he can improve the most by training with the A team instead of playing with a B team (d-league) i am ok, a player usually knows best what is good for him.

[phxspurfan]

Nellie is an idiot who doesn't adjust well to other types of players. If Belinelli were a 6'8" tweener, regardless of attitude, Nellie would give him all the PT he could handle.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

By this time you should know that the D-league is not even close of the Euro leagues, if he can play in the italian league he cannot improve by playing in a lesser league.

Anyway i don´t see that as an attitude problem, if a player thinks he can improve the most by training with the A team instead of playing with a B team (d-league) i am ok, a player usually knows best what is good for him.

He wasn't getting time in the Warriors. Why would he refuse to go to the D-League where he would get like 40+ minutes? If anything, to at least go out and play. With GS, he wasn't doing shit.

[phxspurfan]

He wasn't getting time in the Warriors. Why would he refuse to go to the D-League where he would get like 40+ minutes? If anything, to at least go out and play. With GS, he wasn't doing shit.

He doesn't fit within Don Nelson's system -- plain and simple. If we offered 6'6" Brent Barry, Nelli would give us Belinelli and a backup PG.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

He doesn't fit within Don Nelson's system -- plain and simple. If we offered 6'6" Brent Barry, Nelli would give us Belinelli and a backup PG.

With some free agents leaving GS this offseason, I'd say it's pretty safe to think he'd be a part of their rotation now.

[phxspurfan]

By the way Barry's trade value is sky high right now. The way he performed in his last game here and a soon-to-be expiring contract make him golden. We need to pursue that angle. We could get a lot to match his salary.

[Mr. Body]

What is Barry's salary now?

I don't think you can trade him at this point, though. That'd be a big smack in the face.

[phxspurfan]

What is Barry's salary now?

I don't think you can trade him at this point, though. That'd be a big smack in the face.

Actually, yeah you're right on both counts. His salary isn't high anymore now that he got traded last year. And the fact that he came back makes him pretty untradeable to an ethical organization like the Spurs.



Brent Barry

2007/2008 Salary
$179,351

2008/2009 Salary
$1,262,000

[DDS4]

I always labelled him as a right handed Manu Ginobili.

[byrontx]

Barry stays a Spur!

[kaji157]

Barry is not going anywhere.

[manufor3]

i like him, but ill pass

[SenorSpur]

pass

[spursfan98]

he wears an arm sleeve... Get Him!!!

[spursfan98]

i mean mo evans lol

[Bob Lanier]

He can do everything Michael Finley can.

Could he be the Spurs' smallball power forward of the future?

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Barry is not going anywhere.

agree with this

[spursfan98]

were not getting belinelli he sux

[timvp]

Marco Belinelli is like Brent Barry if Barry couldn't pass, played worse defense, shot worse, was shorter, weighed less, and was an arrogant, pompous azzhole. Belinelli might one day be something but when Nellie benches him for shooting too many stupid shots and not playing defense, that should sound big warning sirens to the rest of the league.

[Mr. Body]

Marco Belinelli is like Brent Barry if Barry couldn't pass, played worse defense, shot worse, was shorter, weighed less, and was an arrogant, pompous azzhole. Belinelli might one day be something but when Nellie benches him for shooting too many stupid shots and not playing defense, that should sound big warning sirens to the rest of the league.

Well said.

If Belinelli can't find time on a no-defense, high-octane, jack-em-up team like GSW he truly sucks.

[SenorSpur]

Looks like another product of the overblown, pre-draft, hype machine

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Belinelli shares nothing with Manu, other than having a decent three point shot and being referred to as a Euro Kobe during his time in Italy.

The only way Belinelli got that reputation was from shooting low percentage shots and having a decent jumper.

The kid had his ego inflated before he even accomplished anything.

[spursfan98]

The last thing we need is someone with very poor shooting percentage

[angelbelow]

he did explode in a summer league game.

[spurscenter]

I think he has a lower value now than he had in last year's draft, and we could possibly steal him in a trade...

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

HE IS A STAR IN THE MAKING

DO IT NOW

[TDMVPDPOY]

belinelli is a scrub compared to brent barry

untill he can show winnin a slam dunk comp with a jacket on then he can be better than barry

[kace]

i'd be really curious to know how many of you have seen him play.

this guy, like batum, is very skilled. more skilled than any others spurs player outside the big three. what players they will be is yet to be known but as prospects, they would be an incredible gift for us considering we can't draft high this year like last year.

and i still believe that they could be productive soon enough not to waste the last good years of Tim.

[angelbelow]

i see a lot of belinello being=to finley's skills or equal to barrys shooting, that sounds great but how is his iq? is he smarter than barry? is he smarting than finley?

[kobyz]

no thank you, he take tough shots and not play D

[spurscenter]

hes gonna be a star, save this warning

he is gonna shine if he gets past the NBA politics

[Manu Pacquiao]

Bellinelli is a skilled player. Fundamentally sound, a good shooter, and a great team player.

I saw him play for Italy, in the Olympics and the World Championships, and I think if he just finds a team that utilizes all his skills well, he'll be very effective.

He works very well on set plays.

[spurscenter]

yea, he is going to be great. I saw him out in the review games last off season

great player IMO. He will shine if given PT, he be 20PPG if he played for a team like say Memphis or low seeded team.

[Manu Pacquiao]

yea, he is going to be great. I saw him out in the review games last off season

great player IMO. He will shine if given PT, he be 20PPG if he played for a team like say Memphis or low seeded team.

I wouldnt guarantee the 20 ppg average.

But I guarantee, if he gets enough PT, touches and confidence from the coach, and he gets in the groove of the team offense, he'll be a very effective and important part of the team, whatever his ppg averages may be.

For me, a conservative estimate would be, I'd say is 12-15 ppg on his first year with a team, with significant PT.

[m33p0]

the only advantage marco has over brent is that he is younger. brent has proven to be a gamer. coming back after being traded also has made brent a legend in the spurs organization.

[MeloHype]

wow