On August 7th, in the Olympic basketball quarterfinals, Brazil was defeated by the USA with a score of 87-122. This marked the end of veteran player Tuutso’s national team career.
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, honored this veteran player with a heartfelt message, which reads:
With a gentle wave, bidding farewell to the uniform
馃嚙馃嚪 Brazilian team’s 42-year-old veteran Tuutso concludes his national team career!
During this #OlympicBasketballChampionship#, 馃嚙馃嚪 Tuutso averaged 19.8 minutes on court, scoring 8.8 points, grabbing 2.0 rebounds, and providing 5.0 assists, with an efficiency rating of 9.5. Currently, he ranks 10th in the tournament’s assist list.
Moreover, he has won 2 South American Cup championships for 馃嚙馃嚪 Brazil.
Saluting this Brazilian legend, 馃檶