The first reinforcement announced for FlaBasquete's Resumption of the Americas was Argentine Luciano 'Chuzito' González. In his second stint on Brazilian soil, the point guard will wear the Sacred Mantle in the 2020/21 season and has already felt the affection of the World's Biggest Fanbase on social media, where he has received a wave of messages. In an exclusive chat with the Official Website of the Most Beloved, Chuzito shared a little about himself and introduced himself to the Red-Black Nation.

Welcoming fans
"The reception was very good! I was surprised by the amount of comments with good energy and welcoming me."

The motivation to come to Flamengo
"The challenge and what motivated me most to come to the club is being able to play to win all the championships, play with great players and defend Flamengo's colors in the best way possible."

Red-and-black squad for the Resumption of the Americas
"We have a high-quality team, with players who can easily score points and who can make the team play well. If the team chemistry is good, we will be very dangerous and, without a doubt, it will be an excellent year."

Main features
"I trust my three-point shot and I'm comfortable playing indirect blocks or pick and rolls, but I think my main characteristic is adapting to the team and knowing how to take advantage of the moments the team needs me."

Expectations for the Champions League final
"Without a doubt, the preparation and mentality for the final must be very strong. Whether it's San Lorenzo or Quimsa, the decision will be very difficult. I'm not worried about the fact that we have three new players (Chuzito himself, Yago and Hettsheimeir), as we'll have time to train and be in good shape for the Champions League matches."

Differences between Brazilian and Argentine basketball
"I find it difficult to find differences, because I believe that in recent years the playing styles have been quite similar. Perhaps in Brazil, centers shoot more from the three-point line, unlike in Argentina, and this could be the main change in the playing style."


The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – BRB, TIM, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and State Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure and Youth (Seelje) of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC).