Lucas Cauê leaves Corinthians after six seasons, ends historic run | OneFootball

Corinthians officially said goodbye to one of the biggest names in the recent history of its basketball team. After six seasons representing the club, center Lucas Cauê announced his departure last Thursday (23), bringing to an end a chapter that began in 2020 and was marked by records, leadership, and a strong connection with the fans.

Through social media, the player posted a farewell message in which he thanked Corinthians for the opportunity to rebuild his career and highlighted the bond he formed during his time at Parque São Jorge.

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“I am very grateful for everything I experienced at SCCP. We built a beautiful story, and I’m extremely happy to have been part of it. The club welcomed me during what was perhaps one of the most difficult moments of my career and helped me get to where I am today, and I can only be thankful for that,” he wrote.

Lucas also made a point of recognizing the work of the people who were by his side during the years he wore the black-and-white jersey.

“I also thank the entire coaching staff and the club employees who make our daily routine work. Thank you very much, and Vai Corinthians.”

Corinthians also paid tribute to the athlete on social media, highlighting the numbers achieved by the center during his time with the club. The team recalled that Lucas Cauê became the player with the most appearances for Timão since the sport was revived, in addition to being the club’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).

Over the six seasons, Lucas took the court in 209 games, totaling 116 wins and 93 losses. During that span, he scored 1,852 points, dished out 252 assists, and grabbed 1,203 rebounds.

In the NBB, the country’s main basketball competition, the numbers also reinforce his importance to the team. He played 162 games, recording 1,521 points, 930 rebounds, and 195 assists—marks that place him among the biggest names in Corinthians basketball history since the sport’s reactivation in 2018.

In the 2025/26 season, Lucas Cauê was part of the campaign that took Corinthians to the NBB semifinals for the first time. Over the course of the tournament, he played 50 games and posted 405 points, 296 rebounds, and 82 assists, contributing to the club’s best-ever run in the competition.

In addition to the center’s departure, Corinthians also confirmed this week the exits of power forward Kauan Raymundo, small forward Rafael Munford, and shooting guards Elyjah Clark and Davaunta Thomas.

Part of the changes to the roster is related to a financial restructuring of the project for the 2026/27 season. With a reduced basketball budget, the club chose to restructure the squad that will compete in the Campeonato Paulista, the Novo Basquete Brasil, and the South American League next season.

With Lucas Cauê’s departure, one of the most memorable spells in the recent history of Corinthians basketball comes to an end. Beyond the individual records, the center leaves Parque São Jorge as one of the main symbols of the sport’s rebuilding process and the club’s consolidation among the country’s top teams.

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