Cristiano Felício's first League of the Americas
At just 21 years old and in his debut season for Flamengo, the power forward says he is ready for the challenge
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Monday (February 10.02), at the Gávea headquarters. Flamengo's basketball practice was scheduled for 18 p.m., but at 17:25 p.m., Cristiano Felício was already seen training at the Hélio Mauricio Gymnasium. He practiced movement and specific fundamentals in the paint. Such effort and dedication are no coincidence. The power forward's time is approaching to participate in his first Liga das Américas. Next Friday (February 14.02), in Ecuador, the Mais Querido will make its debut against Capitanes de Arecibo.
"When it's an athlete's first time competing in a championship, it's normal for them to be nervous. But I'm trying to prepare well to get there and do my best. I know it's a very difficult competition, but I feel I'm well prepared for it," said the power forward.
Cristiano Felício is only 21 years old, but his height of 2.10 feet 2013 inches is impressive. Despite his young age, the youngster is already one of the biggest names in Brazilian basketball. That's why he was signed by the club's management for the 14/XNUMX season.
Cristiano Felício made his Flamengo debut on October 11th of last year, when Flamengo defeated Macaé 96-76 in the second round of the State Championship. He was also part of the Flamengo under-22 team that won the Basketball Development League last December.
He's regularly called up to the Brazilian senior national team. That's why Felício already knew Flamengo coach José Neto even before arriving at Gávea. "I'd already worked with Cristiano. With the U-19 team, at the 2011 World Cup in Latvia, for example. He's also worked with other youth teams and the Young Players' National Team. We have a good relationship, and I know him well," said the Flamengo coach in August 2013, when Flamengo officially announced the signing of the power forward.
"When it's an athlete's first time competing in a championship, it's normal for them to be nervous. But I'm trying to prepare well to get there and do my best. I know it's a very difficult competition, but I feel I'm well prepared for it," said the power forward.
Cristiano Felício is only 21 years old, but his height of 2.10 feet 2013 inches is impressive. Despite his young age, the youngster is already one of the biggest names in Brazilian basketball. That's why he was signed by the club's management for the 14/XNUMX season.
Cristiano Felício made his Flamengo debut on October 11th of last year, when Flamengo defeated Macaé 96-76 in the second round of the State Championship. He was also part of the Flamengo under-22 team that won the Basketball Development League last December.
He's regularly called up to the Brazilian senior national team. That's why Felício already knew Flamengo coach José Neto even before arriving at Gávea. "I'd already worked with Cristiano. With the U-19 team, at the 2011 World Cup in Latvia, for example. He's also worked with other youth teams and the Young Players' National Team. We have a good relationship, and I know him well," said the Flamengo coach in August 2013, when Flamengo officially announced the signing of the power forward.