The pivot arrives to be a starter and has already started his first activities
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Flamengo announced last Friday (29) the signing of Devon Scott. The North American pivot is considered a strong reinforcement for the sequence of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) and the Champions League of the Americas. He performed in Gávea this Tuesday (2), and has already left a message for the Nation.
“Hey, this is Devon Scott. I arrived in Rio de Janeiro and I'm ready to get to work. I'm already in the gym and ready to work, ready to win games. See you soon!”, said the 30-year-old athlete, who received the NBB's best center award in his only season in the country, in 2020.
Just this Tuesday (2), Devon arrived in Rio de Janeiro and went to Gávea and already carried out his first activities at his new club. On Twitter, Flamengo's official profile welcomed the new reinforcement who arrives to be a starter in the team throughout the season.
“Devon Scott, new reinforcement of #FlaBasquete, is at home, Nation! The North American center arrived in Rio and soon went to Mais Querido's headquarters to carry out exams and his first activities wearing the Regata Sagrada. Welcome, Devon!”, published the club.
The arrival of Devon Scott is a quick response from Flamengo to the situation involving Lucas Mariano. The ex-Franca center had an agreement with Rubro Negro, however, he had his punishment for doping updated to another two years of suspension, which made the agreement with Mais Querido unfeasible.
For the position, Gustavinho only It included Maique and Diarra, who was hired to join the base. With Devon Scott, Rubro Negro gains another big name for the starting quintet, and Flamengo will have a dominant athlete in the paint.
The selection includes some players from FlaBasquete
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This Friday (28), at 3pm (Brasília time), the Brazilian basketball team will face Slovenia in a friendly match in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 and Disney +, and will serve as final preparation for both teams before the pre-Olympic tournament.
Brazil, which has several FlaBasquete players, is in the Group B of the pre-Olympic tournament in Riga, Latvia, alongside Cameroon and Montenegro. This will be Croatian coach Aleksandar Petrovic's first tournament after returning to command the national team. The objective is clear: to return to the Olympics after eight years of absence.
On the other On the other hand, Slovenia, led by NBA star Luka Dončić, is in Group A of the competition held in Piraeus, Greece. The Slovenes will face Croatia and New Zealand in the initial phase of the tournament.
This friendly will be the last opportunity for teams to adjust their strategies and formations before the start of the pre-Olympic tournament, which begins on July 2nd. The expectation is for an intense and high-level clash, with both teams seeking to improve their performance.
WHERE TO WATCH BRAZIL X SLOVENIA
TV: ESPN 2
Streaming: Disney +
FRIENDLY SPECIFICATIONS
Date: 06/28/2024
Time: 3pm (Brasília time)
Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Round: Friendly
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:Fla Basquete pivot comments on the quality of the Mengão team and talks about being able to win another title this season
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After eliminating Botafogo last week in the round of 16 of the NBB, Flamengo met their opponent in the quarter-finals, last Saturday (27), which was Fortaleza Basquete Cearense, who defeated São José and also passed the stage.
Flamengo will return to the courts next Friday (03), in the quarter-finals of the NBB, against Fortaleza Basquete Cearense and before facing the northeastern team, the pivot of team, North American Devon Scott, commented on the qualities of the teams, both the Pride of the Nation and the Ceará team, in addition to commenting on the feeling it is to be teammates with Olivinha, who will retire at the end of the season.
Devon Scott preaches respect for Fortaleza"It's a very strong opponent, we hope to play great games against whoever comes," said the pivot.
Flamengo squad“The team I found at Flamengo is very good, that helped me a lot. At the end of the day, basketball is basketball, so my adaptation was easy with this group of special players.”
On Olivinha’s importance in the team” I had already played against Olivinha, now I had the opportunity to play with him, even if for a short time. I know he is a legend here.
Flamengo (1st) x Fortaleza BC (8th)
03/05 (Friday) — 8pm — Flamengo x Fortaleza B.C/CFO — Tijuca — SporTV and NBB BasquetPass;< /p>
07/05 (Tuesday) — 7:30 pm — Fortaleza B.C/CFO x Flamengo — CFO — SporTV and NBB BasquetPass;
09/05 (Thursday) — 7:30 pm — Fortaleza B.C/CFO x Flamengo — CFO — SporTV and NBB BasquetPass;
12/05* (Sunday) — 3pm — Flamengo x Fortaleza B.C/CFO — Tijuca — SporTV and NBB BasquetPass;
14/05* (Tuesday) — 9pm — Flamengo x Fortaleza B.C/CFO — Tijuca — SporTV and NBB BasquetPass
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