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Deserved! Olivinha will get a boost at Flamengo and becomes the first athlete outside football to achieve the feat
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The Mais Querido ace also highlighted that the team will try to "continue" the legacy left by the idol
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Olivinha retired from the basketball court after Flamengo's season in the competition ended. Idol of the Most Beloved and an example for all those who practice the sport, the star received several tributes, including from Franco Balbi.
Through his social networks, Balbi decided to pay tribute to Olivinha. In an emotional text, the Mais Querido shipowner told the behind-the-scenes of some moments he shared with his idol and showed a lot of gratitude to his companion.
SEE THE OPEN LETTER FROM BALBI TO OLIVINHA:“Olivia, the time has come to dedicate a few words to you. First of all, huge CONGRATULATIONS on your career, many years, a lot of work and a lot of dedication to leave your name marked in the history of Brazilian Basketball! You will always be recognized as the greatest player in the history of Flamengo basketball, countless achievements will have your name engraved, but the greatest trophy of all is the affection of everyone who was part of your journey. It will be difficult to arrive at the next pre-season and not see you in the locker room arriving with a smile, or sometimes even 'sleeping' and ordering coffee (laughs). But, always with the disposition and energy necessary to infect and motivate us. Our task, now, will be to continue with his legacy, to be FLAMENGO on the court and represent the Nation as it deserves.
New challenges will be coming and I hope they are carried out with great success, my partner! Now yes. THANK YOU for everything since my arrival here at Flamengo. THANK YOU for letting me be myself within the team and within the club. THANK YOU for teaching me what it's like to play for Flamengo and how to represent a nation. THANK YOU for your patience and for understanding me when I charged you on the court. THANK YOU for opening the doors of your home to us and letting us see your family nearby. THANK YOU for your ongoing partnership. For all this and much more, THANK YOU SO MUCH. We will continue our friendship off the court”, published Balbi.
OLIVINHA’S HISTORY WITH FLAMENGOOlivinha became a multi-time champion with the Manto Sagrado. That's because the "god of the race" won 20 titles with Mengo. Among the main achievements are: two Intercontinental Cups (2014 and 2022), one Champions League of the Americas (2020/21), one League of the Americas (2014) and six NBBs (2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015 /16, 2018/19 and 2020/21).
CHECK OUT THE TRIBUTE MADE BY BALBI:23-year-old pivot is new to the Pride of the Nation
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Flamengo announced another signing for the basketball squad for the 2024/25 season this Thursday (26) . The club officially announced the arrival of 23-year-old center Ítalo Honorato, who will complete the team.
Graduated in Corinthians' youth categories, Ítalo is coming off his most impressive season in the national basketball elite. He played 28 games in the NBB 23/24 for Cerrado, averaging 5.5 minutes per game, recording 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per game. The athlete stood out in the Development League, where he has played for Corinthians, Paulistano, São Paulo and Sociedade Thalia.
As he had already reached the quota of three foreign players, Flamengo turned its focus to the national market in search of another pivot. The choice of Ítalo Honorato represents a bet on a young talent that can be used as needed. The pivot's contract with FlaBasquete runs until the end of the year.
Shooting guards: Gui Deodato and Shaq Johnson
Wings: Jhonatan Luz* and Jordan Williams
Pivot forwards : Kayo Gonçalves and Lucas Siewert
Pivots: Galizzi and Ítalo Honorato
Flamengo will compete in pre-season tournament in BrasíliaAfter the four-game tour in Spain, Flamengo confirmed its participation in another series of pre-season matches. The team will compete in a friendly tournament in Brasília, between September 29th and October 4th, at Ginásio Nilson Nelson.
Rubro-Negro's debut will be this Sunday (29th), against Brasília, at 11am, broadcast live on Fla TV. Flamengo is in Group A of the tournament, along with Botafogo, while Caxias, Minas and Vasco make up Group B. The information was released by journalist Enéas Lima, from the portal 'Garrafão Rubro-Negro'.
The athlete reached an agreement with Rubro-Negro and will defend the rival next season
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This past Tuesday (17), Felipe Motta announced his departure from Flamengo through his social networks, after one season. Now, the athlete will defend Rubro-Negro's rival, Botafogo in NBB 2024/25.
Felipe was revealed as an athlete with great potential. The young man played for the Brazilian National Team's youth teams, went through the NBA Global Academy, the North American league's development program, and played for Fortaleza before arriving at Rubro-Negro last season. He was champion of the Super 8 Cup and was part of the runner-up in the NBB.
However, Felipe only had a few minutes on the court per game and very discreet numbers. The winger played 5 minutes on average per game and had the following statistics: 1.3 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.4 assists. The young man had more opportunities in LNb 2024 and did well in the fourth place campaign, but both parties reached an agreement and ended the relationship.
FELIPE MOTTA SAYS GOODBYE TO FLAMENGOOn his social networks, Felipe Motta thanked Mais Querido and sent a message to the Nation: “Thank you Flamengo. It was an honor to be part of and play for the red and black nation.”
It is expected that Felipe will have more minutes at Botafogo and can establish himself among the elite of Brazilian basketball. The new NBB 2024/25 season will start in the second week of October, and Mais Querido will face Vasco in the first round.
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Balbi spoke about the team's evolution; Rubro-Negro has 10 wins and just two defeats in the NBB
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With the squad reformulated and suffering from injuries, Flamengo took a while to get into the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). After a troubled start, the team led by Gustavo de Conti has been raising the level of its performances, and by beating São Paulo this Thursday (7), it reached the same advantage as the leader Minas, which has the better in the direct confrontation. After the victory, Franco Balbi celebrated the team's evolution.
In an interview with Flamengo's official profile, the Argentine point guard celebrated the two consecutive victories against Paulistano and São Paulo, both away from home. According to Balbi, Pride of the Nation did a job well done, which serves as preparation for the Champions League Americas games.
“We are evolving a lot in our style of play, in our way of playing. I think they were two very important victories against teams that are doing very well in the championship.
Paulistano was in 5th, São Paulo was in eighth in the NBB, they are quality teams. We needed to do our job, we did it well, to return to Rio and prepare for the Champions League”, said Balbi.
In second place in the NBB with 10 wins and just two defeats, the team led by Franco Balbi is on a run of five consecutive victories, against Mogi, Bauru, Franca, Paulistano and São Paulo. It is worth remembering that the team is playing without Olivinha, who is in the DM, and Lucas Mariano, who is suspended and will only be able to play from February 2024.
Flamengo becomes the key to the Champions League Americas< /b>Recovered and dominant in Novo Basquete Brasil, Flamengo now returns to Rio de Janeiro and becomes the key to competing in the Champions League Americas. Rubro-Negro will have a few days to prepare, and will take the court next Wednesday (13), in their debut in the continental competition.
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