In his first season in Brazil, Cubillan becomes the maestro of FlaBasquete
Venezuelan shipowner is one of the pillars of Mais Querido
By Victor Cachoeira - inDirectly from Venezuela, point guard David Cubillan arrived at Flamengo at the start of the season as one of FlaBasquete's top prospects. With years of experience on the national team, Cubillan has always been known for his agile crossovers, precise passes, and shooting from the three-point line.
Like all foreigners, the number 8's adaptation took a bit longer, but his performances already demonstrated the Venezuelan's excellent technical and physical quality. With the start of the New Basketball Brazil, the point guard became the great red-and-black maestro. Setting the pace during matches, David put together a string of excellent performances and became one of the main pillars of coach José Neto's team.
In the first stage of the competition, the player averaged 9.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, totaling a 9.1 efficiency rating. Shooting 41% from the perimeter, David is one of the tournament's standout performers in this attribute. With standout performances against Basquete Cearense (6/9), Minas (4/6), and Joinville (3/3), the Venezuelan becomes a lethal weapon in decisive moments and is among the record holders in this fundamental in NBB 10.
Like all foreigners, the number 8's adaptation took a bit longer, but his performances already demonstrated the Venezuelan's excellent technical and physical quality. With the start of the New Basketball Brazil, the point guard became the great red-and-black maestro. Setting the pace during matches, David put together a string of excellent performances and became one of the main pillars of coach José Neto's team.
In the first stage of the competition, the player averaged 9.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, totaling a 9.1 efficiency rating. Shooting 41% from the perimeter, David is one of the tournament's standout performers in this attribute. With standout performances against Basquete Cearense (6/9), Minas (4/6), and Joinville (3/3), the Venezuelan becomes a lethal weapon in decisive moments and is among the record holders in this fundamental in NBB 10.
The point guard showcased his vast repertoire of assists in the derby against Botafogo in the first round. Putting his teammates in prime scoring positions, the number 8 provided twelve crucial passes, one of which was responsible for the 107-54 victory.
In one of the most historic matches of this NBB season, Cubillan played a starring role. Facing Mogi das Cruzes at the Hugo Ramos gymnasium, David scored 20 points and provided five assists that were crucial to the game's final result. With 15 points and 100% free throw shooting, the player was definitely in the mood for the finals.
David Cubillán is about to compete in his first playoff in Brazil, and he already knows the weight of wearing the Sacred Mantle and honoring the words 'Win, Win, Win'.
"We know that the playoffs are the most important part of the competition. We've been preparing for it all season, and we know that the goal is, of course, to win the championship. We'll approach each game as if it were a final," said the point guard.
In one of the most historic matches of this NBB season, Cubillan played a starring role. Facing Mogi das Cruzes at the Hugo Ramos gymnasium, David scored 20 points and provided five assists that were crucial to the game's final result. With 15 points and 100% free throw shooting, the player was definitely in the mood for the finals.
David Cubillán is about to compete in his first playoff in Brazil, and he already knows the weight of wearing the Sacred Mantle and honoring the words 'Win, Win, Win'.
"We know that the playoffs are the most important part of the competition. We've been preparing for it all season, and we know that the goal is, of course, to win the championship. We'll approach each game as if it were a final," said the point guard.
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.