Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Marco Belinelli:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Marco Stefano Belinelli
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Age: Born on March 25, 1986
  • Hometown: San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 15
  • Number: 3, 18 (depending on the team)
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High School: Developed through the Italian basketball system (no formal U.S.-style high school)
  • College: Did not attend a U.S. college, developed in Italy
  • NBA Draft: 2007, 1st round, 18th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Golden State Warriors (2007–2009)
    • Toronto Raptors (2009–2010)
    • New Orleans Hornets (2010–2012)
    • Chicago Bulls (2012–2013)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2013–2015, 2018–2020)
    • Sacramento Kings (2015–2016)
    • Charlotte Hornets (2016–2017)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2018)
    • Virtus Bologna (Italy, 2020–present)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2014 NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs)
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: He has a brother, Umberto Belinelli, but little public information is available about him

Player Archetype / Play Style

Marco Belinelli’s player archetype was that of a movement shooter and secondary scoring guard, a wing who brought value through floor spacing, quick-release perimeter shooting, and smart off-ball play rather than on-ball dominance. Defensively, he was more of a positional team defender than a stopper, typically handling wing assignments with effort and awareness but without the length, burst, or strength to consistently change games on that end. Offensively, his best work came as a spot-up threat, relocation shooter, and occasional pick-and-roll or handoff scorer who could attack closeouts and make the extra pass when the defense shifted. Physically, Belinelli had solid size for a shooting guard at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, with enough skill and balance to play either backcourt or wing minutes, and his overall play style blended European shot-making polish with NBA role-player discipline. (NBA)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Marco Belinelli include Joe Ingles, Duncan Robinson, and Manu Ginóbili.

Sources:

NBA.com — Marco Belinelli | Guard | San Antonio Spurs
Basketball-Reference — Marco Belinelli Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
DraftExpress — Marco Belinelli NBA Draft Scouting Report
EuroLeague Basketball — MARCO BELINELLI Profile