Bay Area Sports Blogging

Marco Belinelli is officially a bust.

I had been a big fan of his when he was drafted and lit up the Summer League a year ago.  He seemed like a dead-eye shooter.  Instead, he turns out to be a streaky shooter with an unorthodox shooting form with no defense whatsoever.

Rather than working to improve himself in the Developmental League during the season, Belinelli sat himself on the bench and played less than inspired ball in the few minutes he was given to showcase himself.

The Warriors scrubs held up pretty well against the Knicks regular season bench in this game. Patrick O'Bryant actually showed up in this game. He was active on defense with four blocks and a number of altered shots. Powell also did his thing, coming in to put up 15 points with 9 boards. The Warriors actually had the lead going into the fourth quarter; but, the game started to turn sloppy. Whether it was tired legs on the backend of a back-to-back or the fringe players--realizing this may be their last chance--pressing too hard, the Warriors handed the Knicks the win.

Notes:

- Belinelli needs to get the ball onto the glass quicker on his drives
- Bailey nailing a couple threes
- J. Powell showcasing good range on his jumper
- Pierce making nice drives to the basket
- Sonics length bothering the shorter Warriors
- Good vision on the part of Belinelli

Summary:

Notes:

- Belinelli with a couple more 3s and a nice drive
- POB getting manhandled down low again
- Belinelli really needs to work on defense, getting back, and not telegraphing his passes.
- Spurs White making Belinelli work for his shot with his length; showcasing Belinelli's skill in moving without the ball

Summary:

Warriors looked flat on a back-to-back. Spurs able to get off any shot they want on the outside and inside. Warriors rotation in the zone and transition defense was slow and lazy.

Offensively, Josh Powell did real well, playing within himself. Marco Belinelli got off a couple 3s but was quiet for the most part.

Notes:

- Warriors having trouble rebounding the ball
- Rodney Carney is going off on the Warriors - inside, outside, driving into the lane, nasty dunks
- Belinelli was hot with some transition 3s, but has cooled off
- Belinelli with a crisp pass from the 3pt line to the cutting Cudsworth for a jam
- Warriors defense is pourous
- Bailey nets two 3s at end of half

- Start of next half, Belinelli makes a couple transition shots
- Swarming defense, POB with some awesome man defense
- POB with a thunderous dunk, full extension
- Belinelli hits a couple more 3s over some 7 footers
- Pierre is solid offensively, some difficult shots made
- Warriors missing some FTs

Summary:

Notes for Marco Belinelli :

- nice FT stroke
- quick release
- leaks out on plays instead of staying in for rebounds; not quick to rebound
- hangs around 3 pt line
- quick first step
- needs to work through screens
- not active on offensive end if play is not towards him

Notable plays :

- a nice, Manu-like drive to the basket for an and1
- a step-back 20 ft fadeaway jumper
- a up-and-under move along the baseline
- scored the last 9 pts in the first quarter
- netting those 3s like Reggie Miller in the 2nd quarter, each one farther out from the next

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