By James Grayson
It’s tough to find your stride in the NBA because your career can be over before you thought it had even begun. For Marco Belinelli it’s been somewhat tough to find a consistent role on any team and playing time for him has been sporadic at best. For the Hornets his role is set to increase and I firmly believe he’s up to the task.
The Italian sharpshooter possesses a number of skills the Hornets need coming off of the bench. His shooting touch, under-the-radar athleticism and underrated passing skills are all important assets to this team if they are to make the leap back into the playoffs.
It’ll be tough to judge Belinelli other than his night in, night out production. But he’s got a great opportunity (maybe the best he’s had) to find a consistent role with an NBA team.
Let’s head over the jump, Italian style…
Looking back over the Belinelli’s brief NBA career it’s tough to notice any big-time trends. After his first year in Golden State, Marco saw a big increase in playing time, from 7 MPG to 21 MPG. He used that extra playing time ...
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