The winger arrived at Mais Querido three months ago and has shown a good adaptation
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At the beginning of the season, Flamengo agreed to sign Hungarian Marko Filipovity. The 27-year-old winger accepted the challenge of playing outside Europe for the first time in his career and signed a contract with Rubro Negro to compete in the NBB. After three months at the club, he commented on the adaptation period and revealed how easy it was to fit in with the squad.
“Very easy (to fit in). Generally I don't have a problem with this. The most important things for me at the beginning were learning the Portuguese words used in the game. This way, during games, you can communicate and understand. Everyone was very kind. The players, the management. After a few days, I already knew where to go and what to do. Basketball is basketball, it wasn't that difficult”, said Filipovity.
Even though he had never left Europe before playing for Rubro Negro, Filipovity is used to changes. He has been playing professionally since he was 17 and has played in Italy, Spain, Turkey and Germany before coming to Brazil. He values the opportunity to discover new places and cultures through basketball: “I learned a lot and lived in cool places. It's basketball anywhere and I was able to discover new parts of the world," he said.
The Hungarian demonstrates that he is already well adapted to Flamengo on the court. Starting most of the season's games, the winger averages 26.1 minutes per game, 13.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in the NBB. The athlete is second in rebounds and third in points among all players on the squad.
EMOTION OVER THE BIRTH OF DAUGHTER IN RIO DE JANEIROWhen he agreed with Flamengo, Marko's wife, Genesis, was 30 weeks pregnant. The couple's daughter, Marella, was born on November 23rd and the winger remembers the special day with great affection. He also commented on the fact that his daughter was born in Rio de Janeiro, something unthinkable a short time ago.
“When she was born, I was returning home from Mogi. I went from the game straight to the hospital. They called me by video when she was born. It's an incredible feeling when you see the baby and hold it with your own hands... I never imagined I would have a daughter from Rio. Last year I was in Germany. Life is just crazy. It will be a great memory for us and also for her in the future”, he stated.
“My biggest concerns are that the baby and my wife are living well. Now that my daughter is born, we will have more time to think. I like Brazil, but I don't know if I will live here in the future. I've only been here for two months and the experience is completely positive. I like the food, the culture, I'm adapting to basketball, I have a good relationship with the cast. Everything is great”, concluded the Flamengo winger.
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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Idol of FlaBasquete, the now former red-black player is the only one to win both world cups won by the club
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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.
The red and black cast returns to Rio de Janeiro where they will continue their preparations for their next commitments
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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.
4th QuarterIn the last quarter, the home team continued to dominate the match and closed the duel 99 to 61.
Starting quintetAlexey, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizi.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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