Flamengo acts in the market and hires reinforcements from São Paulo

For everything he experienced on the court, Olivinha is one of Flamengo's greatest idols. In FlaBasquete, he appears as the big figure, even represented by an organized fan flag. The God of Race is the only player in the club's history to win both World Cups won by the team in the sport. His importance is so valued that he will become the only athlete outside football to receive an important honor.

Like great names in football, Olivinha will receive a bust in his honor, and it will be displayed at the Flamengo Museum , in Gávea, according to the newspaper O Globo. It is the first time that a basketball player has received this type of honor at the club, which is very common with football players.

At the main entrance to Gávea, there are busts of Raul, Leandro, Marinho, Moer, Júnior, Andrade, Nunes, Adílio and Lico. Furthermore, Zico has some statues, such as one at the entrance to the Ninho do Urubu football complex. The tributes are all to the stars of the 80s who marked their time at Rubro-Negro. Now, Olivinha enters that same shelf upon receiving the bust, perpetuating herself as an eternal FlaBasquete idol.

The object has already been ordered and should be close to the idols of 1981. The tribute is prepared by the sculptor Eduardo Santos, which is already producing the item at the request of Flamengo.

Olivinha retired at the end of last season for FlaBasquete

The FlaBasquete idol retired at the end of last season. Olivinha announced that she would stop playing after the end of the NBB, which mobilized the team to try to reach the decision and win the cup, honoring the star's legacy.

However, despite reaching the final, the The team was unable to overcome Franca, finishing runner-up and Olivinha had to say a painful but emotional goodbye.

After retirement, Olivinha was given a program on Fla TV. The ‘Lance Livre’ mentions basketball, but it is not just about that topic, but rather a review of the former player with a red-and-black guest. In the premiere, for example, the character chosen was the singer Naldo Benny.

In the last pre-season friendly, played in Spain, FlaBasquete was beaten by Baloncesto Fuenlabrada 99 to 61, this Tuesday afternoon (10), at the Pabellón Polideportivo Fernando Martín gym, in Madrid. After the match, the red and black delegation returns to Rio de Janeiro and will continue preparing for the 2024/2025 season. 1st Quarter

Flamengo started the match at a disadvantage, until Kayo Gonçalves opened the scoring for Mengão, and Jordan Williams hit a two-point ball and another three. The first quarter ended 21 to 13 for the opponents.

In the second quarter, Flamengo remained at a disadvantage. Kayo Gonçalves managed to score two points and provide an assist. Gui Deodato converted two free throws and, on the next shot, Jordan Williams shot a three-pointer. At the end of the period, the difference was 24 points, ending 47 to 23 for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada.

At the end of the break, in the FlaBasquete's first attack, Franco Balbi made a good individual play and scored on a tray. Afterwards, Jordan Williams buried, converting two more points for Mengão. End of the 3rd quarter with an advantage for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada: 74 to 37.

In the last quarter, the home team continued to dominate the match and closed the duel 99 to 61.

Alexey, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizi.

Coach: Gustavo De Conti.

Flamengo faced CB Granada today (8) in the third game of the pre-season. After the victory against Coruña last Thursday, FlaBasquete ended up being beaten by the home team by 81 to 54.
MATCH SUMMARY

1st Quarter

The match started with Granada at an intense pace and soon opened up a certain advantage on the scoreboard. Around 6 minutes into the game, Pride of the Nation managed to get a good score with Jordan Williams and Gui Deodato but it wasn't enough to reduce the advantage and the first quarter ended 25 to 17.

2nd Quarter

The second quarter started differently, FlaBasquete kept up with the pace set by Granada and managed to attack more, reducing the advantage on the scoreboard. The advantage dropped to 5 points, but the opposing team was quick to react and in the final 3 minutes of the quarter managed to pull away again, 44 to 25.

3rd Quarter

Still behind in the score FlaBasquete looked for a game, but ended up opening space in defense and Granada took advantage. Even with Franco Balbi's good performance in the fourth, the opposing team managed to open a greater gap on the scoreboard. The quarter ended 62 to 44.

4th Quarter

The last quarter was a reflection of the game, FlaBasquete tried to get the result, but in the end ended up being overcome by Granada by 81 to 54.

Initial quintet

Alexey; Shaq Johnson; Gui Deodato; Kayo Gonçalves; and Taya Gallizzi.

On Tuesday the Pride of the Nation will face Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, at 3pm. It will be the last pre-season match in Spain.