Basketball
Deserved! Olivinha will get a boost at Flamengo and becomes the first athlete outside football to achieve the feat
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Jhonatan Luz played for Mais Querido for four seasons and today defends the colors of Franca, opponent in the final of the national competition
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Flamengo takes the court this Thursday (06) to face Franca, in the second game of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) final. On the other side is Jhonatan Luz, a winger from the São Paulo team who played for Pride of the Nation for four years. In conversation with Coluna do Fla, the player revealed stories, opened his heart and commented on his expectations of facing his former team.
— I had a very big dream of playing for Flamengo and I fulfilled it. I'm a big fan of the fans. My father lived in Rio de Janeiro and I followed. I've been to Maracanã several times. It was sensational to play for Flamengo. Everything I competed for for Flamengo, I won. I had the pleasure of playing with Olivinha, Marquinhos and Varejão, great basketball icons. I didn't have the opportunity to play with Marcelinho Machado at Flamengo, but I played for the national team. It was sensational, I had great moments. Entering Maracanã to call the fans to the World Cup was surreal. Seeing the fans cheering us on was surreal — he highlighted the Flamengo fans.
— It's part of the job to face the former team in an NBB final. It's not the first time, last season it was also Flamengo. It is complicated. You make friends on the team and suddenly you have to leave. I didn't want to leave, it wasn't my fault, but it's part of it. My cycle was very good at Flamengo, I won everything and I was very happy. Now I'm on the other side and I have to respect it. I respect Flamengo and Franca a lot. We know it's a confrontation and may the best win — concluded the winger about facing Flamengo in the NBB final.
Jhonatan Luz has a contract with Franca, but the player left open the possibility of one day returning to the Flamengo. Despite his desire, the winger highlighted that he aims for the present, but that he pays respect to the two teams that have won the most titles in his career.
— At present I am competing in another final. My seventh final in a row and I have five titles. Only God knows my future, whether I stay at Franca or return to Flamengo or another club. Today I'm defending Franca's shirt and I'm going to do my best to win as many titles as possible and make history. If I could return to Flamengo, I would really like to, but I'm grateful for the things that have happened in my life and in my career - he commented.
Therefore, Flamengo faces Jhonatan Luz's Franca this Thursday (06), at 7pm (Brasília time), in São Paulo, in a game valid for the second leg of the NBB final. It is worth noting that Flamengo needs to beat Franca to stay alive in the confrontation. This is because, if Pride of the Nation is defeated in São Paulo, the São Paulo team will win 2-0 in the best-of-three series and win the NBB title.
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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De Conti will have a range of tactical options in the new group
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The cast of Flamengo for the current season is complete and ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. Under the command of coach Gustavo De Conti, the team has a combination of experienced players and new talents, distributed in several key positions on the court.
Franco Balbi: One of Flamengo's main playmakers, Balbi is known for his ability reading the game and distributing the ball well. His experience in the team is a strong point for the team, as he has already shown, in previous seasons, that he can lead the team in crucial moments. Alexey Borges: A well-known name in Brazilian basketball, Borges comes to add to the team with his ability to move and control the ball. He will be one of those responsible for organizing the plays and connecting the different parts of the team on the court.
FLAMENGO HAS COMPENSATION IN REINFORCEMENTS
Shaq Johnson: Known for his agility and ability to score, Johnson is one of the offensive weapons of Flamengo . His presence on the court should contribute significantly to both mid-range and long-range shots. Gui Deodato: Another shooting guard who promises to be decisive, Deodato is recognized for his versatility and ability to play in different roles. In addition to being an offensive option, he is also solid in defense, which gives balance to the team.
Gustavo De Conti: In command of the team, De Conti brings his vast experience and a history of success in basketball Brazilian. He is known for his ability to get the best out of his players and adapt his strategies according to the needs of the game. With this formation, Flamengo is prepared to face the challenges of the season. The combination of experience, youth and versatility within the squad promises a competitive team with the potential to achieve great results.
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