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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.
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.
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.
Effing awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Pure heart and emotion tbh. ing love it.
Beli did hit some timely shot and during the regular season his chemistry with Manu were incredible.
Fun fact: Beli is the first Italian to ever win a NBA Championship. So he's doing both his family and his nation proud.
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.
As I correctly predicted, the signing of Ferrari would result in a championship. Props to the Ferrari for proving me right once again
Great emotion, hope he learns to play defense though.
Wow.
He was an integral part of what the team accomplished. Happy for him
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.
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.
Aaaadriaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!
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.
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.
Great season for Beli.
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.
Dude is still a clutch shooter
big shot belli, big shot
That's great.
3 point champ and NBA champ
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.
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.
Beli got a ton of heart. He obviously belongs.
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!
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