Marco Belinelli
Italian basketball player, NBA champion
Born
March 25th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A basketball player with a professional career spanning over a decade in the NBA and European leagues. Played for several teams including the San Antonio Spurs, where the team secured the NBA Championship in 2014. Contributed to both club and national teams, showcasing skills as a shooting guard. Competed in multiple international tournaments, representing Italy in European Championships and the FIBA World Cup.
Won the NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014
Represented Italy in the FIBA World Cup
Played for teams like the New Orleans Hornets and Sacramento Kings
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