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Cubillan breaks assists record and thanks the fans: "We need this support"

Point guard surpassed his personal best in a single game

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There were 15 points, 12 assists and a great performance from the red-black point guard David Cubillan. On Friday night (19), the Venezuelan broke his personal record for most balls distributed in a single match, helping Flamengo to achieve an important victory over Botafogo by 107 to 54.

Improving game by game, the point guard commented on his performance in recent matches. "The most important thing is that we're winning. Initially, I was still getting to know my teammates and the league. Now I feel much more comfortable, I know what to expect. The team and coaching staff have helped me immensely every day. What matters is that we're in first place," he said.

Analyzing the match, the player highlighted a red-and-black weapon. "We started playing with great defensive intensity today. This helped us transfer that feeling to the attack. When we play like that, everything works out. I believe we had incredible performance. Some days everything works out, and this was one of those moments," stated Cubillan.

"I always thank my teammates, because without them it wouldn't be like this. We played a game together; without this team, nothing would have happened. The fans supported us and made the court vibrate. That's what we need. I believe the fans are like the sixth man, and playing at home becomes an advantage," he praised.

Presented to the nation, Anderson Varejão arrived in Brazil this Thursday and is already drawing praise from his teammates. "He's a signing who adds value wherever he goes. He's an important addition to the team because he's someone who thinks a lot and plays hard for the group. I know he'll be a leader on and off the court," explained David.

Flamengo's next challenge will be on Saturday (27), at 14 pm, when Mais Querido returns to Arena Carioca 1 to face Vasco. The match will have tickets for sale only to fans of the opponent.

The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – thinkseg, Estácio, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, and EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Sports, Recreation, and Youth (Seelje), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources from the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.