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.

Reinier Jesus, former Flamengo player and currently playing in Europe, was present in the friendly FlaBasqueteagainst Covirán Granada, in Spain. The event took place within the scope of the Granada Diputación Tournament, which is part of the red-black team's European pre-season. Reinier's visit to the FlaBasquete game was an opportunity for him to remember his times at Mengão and follow the team closely. UM LOVE FOR THE NINHO 

Flamengo is in Europe preparing for the new season, and the friendly against Covirán Granada is part of this preparatory phase. The red-black team is using this period to adjust and improve its performance before the official start of the competitions. Reinier, who has strong ties with Flamengo, took advantage of the proximity to attend the event and support the team that helped build his career. The player, who currently plays in European football, was seen in the stands supporting FlaBasquete and reliving moments from his career at the club.

Reinier's presence in the friendly also highlights the ongoing connection between the player and the

a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/ex-flamengo-jorge-jesus-pode-contar-com-atacante-brasileiro-no-al-hilal" target="_blank">Flamengo, highlighting the lasting impact the club had on his career. The former player not only watched the game, but also interacted with the fans and the team, demonstrating his affection and support for Flamengo. The friendly against Covirán Granada is an important part of Flamengo's preparation for the challenges of the new season. In addition to providing a test for the team, the game allows players and the coaching staff to adjust their strategies and improve chemistry.