Not true, he is a good defender, not great, just like Manu when he entered the league, and he doesnīt have an at ude problem, he just is a pro that resigned good money to come and play in the NBA and is pissed he wasnīt even given the chance.
This is what happens with the American fan, they donīt 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.