“Thank you to those who always believed”- Marco Belinelli announces retirement from basketball, ending a 23-year career

Marco Belinelli, former NBA champion, announced his retirement at 39. The Italian basketball icon ended his 23-year professional career. He started with Virtus Bologna in 2002 and later played in the NBA. Belinelli played for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs. He hinted at retirement after winning the Scudetto with Virtus Bologna.