Flamengo's last training session before the first game of the Novo Basquete Brasil final series featured an illustrious visitor. On Tuesday morning (May 26.05), the red-and-blacks, current national champions, welcomed Adriano de Souza, known as Mineirinho, leader of the World Surf League (WSL), at the invitation of the sponsor. Estácio, common to the surfer and the Pride of the Nation. In Rio de Janeiro for the Rio de Janeiro stage of the World Circuit, which took place this month, the athlete praised the interactivity of sports.

"Sport has no borders, it has camaraderie. I came to meet the Flamengo team and it was really cool. The guys have a great energy and are experiencing an adrenaline rush before the final (of the NBB), just like I am experiencing before going to Fiji (for the next stage of the WSL, in June). It's really cool to see their energy and I wish them luck so they can play well and win the title, just as I am in search of mine," said Mineirinho.

FlaBasquete is also counting on you to support the team in the first game of the NBB finals. The quest for a fourth national championship begins tonight at 21:30 PM against Bauru on HSBC. Get your tickets now and be the Sixth Player on the court!