Corinthians organise tribute to Oscar Schmidt for NBB knockout debut | OneFootball

The start of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) playoffs will carry special meaning for Corinthians. This Tuesday (21), before the matchup against Unifacisa at Wlamir Marques Gymnasium, the club is preparing a tribute to Oscar Schmidt, one of the biggest names in the history of Brazilian basketball and a former Corinthians athlete.

The idea is to use the first game of the playoff series, scheduled for 11 a.m. (Brasília time), as a moment to recognize the former forward’s career, who made history wearing the Corinthians jersey in the 1990s. Among the planned actions is the display of images recalling the player’s time at the club.

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Behind the scenes, there was also a suggestion to immortalize the number 14 jersey, a number closely associated with Oscar’s career. The possibility still depends on an internal evaluation, since the jersey is still being used by the current squad.

Since the news of his death, Corinthians has made different gestures in his memory. Posts on social media have revisited important moments in the former player’s career, while on the court, recent games were preceded by a minute of silence.

The recognition of the idol went beyond basketball. In football, players also took part in the tributes, with references to Oscar’s name before the first team’s recent matches.

The club’s Memorial highlighted the former athlete’s historical importance, recalling his presence on the Walk of Fame and his contribution to the development of the sport in the country. “The Corinthians Memorial pays a simple tribute and expresses its condolences to the idol of Brazilian basketball, Oscar Schmidt. Right at the entrance to the museum, the hands that contributed so much to Corinthians and Brazilian sports writing golden chapters in history are immortalized, symbolizing his greatness on and off the courts. His Walk of Fame was inaugurated in October 2011. The legacy of Holy Hand remains alive, inspiring generations and reinforcing the importance of his journey for the Club and for the country,” it said.

Oscar’s time at Corinthians began in 1995 and was marked by winning the Brazilian Championship the following year. In that campaign, the player played a decisive role and was recognized as one of the competition’s main standouts.

Now, Timão takes the court to begin its journey in the NBB knockout stage, in a setting that combines sporting competition and a tribute to one of the greatest idols of the sport.

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