What’s interesting about this deal is San Antonio’s backcourt is seemingly overstuffed Danny Green will be back, and though he’s not quite the shooter he once was, he will still see a lot of minutes on the wing. It’s a short-term contract, which also works in the Spurs’ favor. But with shooting at a premium, San Antonio snaring Belinelli for only $6 million a year is a solid deal. The Spurs know what they’re getting here-a shooter who can swing some games and play effective minutes during the regular season, but also someone whose value varies wildly during the playoffs. In the second round, Belinelli was constantly picked on by the Celtics, and his defense eventually made him a minus on the court.
In the first round, Belinelli was unconscious from three, playing a key role in Philly’s efficient knockout of the Heat. Fans of Belinelli were treated to the full Marco experience during the 2018 playoffs.
