Alastair's BLE 2 Blog: Marco Belinelli Wants to Remain With New Orleans Hornets

DENVER -- Working his way through three nations, Marco Belinelli finally has found a basketball home. Now, he wants to stay put.

Belinelli, after a voyage from his native Italy to Golden State and then to Toronto, landed this season in New Orleans. When he becomes a restricted free agent this summer, that's where Belinelli wants to stay.

"I'm happy to stay with New Orleans because I love the organization, the team,'' Belinelli said in an interview with FanHouse before the Hornets' 96-87 win Sunday night at Denver. "Yeah, why not (re-sign with New Orleans). With the Hornets, yeah, I'm happy. ... I love the people. I love the coaching staff. It's going to be great.''

The 6-foot-5 guard didn't love too much during his first three NBA seasons after being the No. 18 pick in the NBA draft by the Warriors in 2007 following a stint with Italian team Fortitudo Bologna. Before becoming a starter this season with the Hornets, his playing time was sporadic in two Golden State seasons and one with Toronto.

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Source: http://nba.fanhouse.com/2011/01/09/marco-belinelli-finds-home-in-new-orleans/

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