Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt passes away at 68

Morte Giovanni Spedaletti Trabalza
Morte Giovanni Spedaletti Trabalza

Sad news from Brazil, where the basketball world mourns the passing of Oscar Schmidt, who died at 68 following an health issue.

Sad news from Brazil, where the basketball world mourns the passing of Oscar Schmidt, who died at 68 following sudden health issue. The legendary Brazilian player, nicknamed “Holy Hand,” was one of the greatest scorers in basketball history, enjoying an incredibly long career filled with records at both national team and club level.

According to CNN Brazil, the news was confirmed through a statement released by the family after the passing of the former Brazilian star, an absolute icon of the sport worldwide.

Schmidt also left a significant mark in Italy: during the 1980s he played for Caserta before moving to Pavia, becoming one of the most prolific scorers in the Italian league and holding major scoring records for a long time.

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