Marco Belinelli named Italian league MVP despite ranking 50th in efficiency / News - Basketnews.com

Despite ranking 50th in efficiency (11.7 PIR), 38-year-old Marco Belinelli clinched the MVP title for the regular season in the Italian league.

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Virtus Segafredo Bologna veteran guard Marco Belinelli clinched the MVP title for the regular season in the Italian league.

2-pointers this season

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Despite being 38 years old, Belinelli showcased his prowess by averaging 13.9 points and 2.1 assists for 11.7 PIR per game. Interestingly, he ranked 50th in terms of efficiency in the entire league.

Pallacanestro Varese's Nico Mannion was the most efficient player in Italy, aveaging 21.6 PIR over 18 games.

The MVP selection involved a diverse panel consisting of club managers, coaches, players, media representatives, and fans.

Belinelli secured 14.7% of the votes, followed by Rayjon Tucker from Umana Reyer Venice (11.4%), who boasted averages of 14.7 points and 14.5 PIR. Belinelli's teammate Tornike Shengelia secured the third spot with 13.8 points and 15.8 PIR per game.

Virtus Bologna dominated the regular season, securing 22 victories out of 30 rounds and clinching the top position in the league standings.

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