Go, Rhett! American power forward thrives in the NBB and becomes a key player in the FlaBasquete squad.
Top scorer in three of the last four games, number 0 leaves the Arena applauded by the Red-Black Nation
By Victor Cachoeira - in
One of the signings for the 2017/18 season, American Malcolm Jalell Rhett is enjoying a special moment. Popularly known as "MJ," the number 0 has been winning over the Red-Black Nation with a diverse repertoire of plays. Rhett arrived at Flamengo after a long and demanding season playing in the Dominican Republic. After the adaptation period, the power forward has shown his great potential game after game, becoming an increasingly important piece of coach José Neto's team.
Rhett's growth began to show in the first derby against Vasco da Gama, on December 30th. It was the American's first match after two weeks away from the team. In ten minutes on the court, MJ scored eleven points and had blocks, showing his determination to prove his worth. The result could not have been different; after intense days of training, the young American's potential became increasingly evident.
In FlaBasquete's last four games, MJ Rhett was the top scorer in three, proving to be a key player in the red-and-black rotation. Against Universo/Vitória, the power forward scored 16 points in 16 minutes, leading the matchup. Then, against Botafogo, the American showed he shines in moments of rivalry. Rhett scored ten points, grabbed eight rebounds, and put on a show for the fans. Two alley-oops brought down Arena Carioca 1 and left the Nação Rubro-Negra in raptures. Once again against Vasco, the number 0 was the standout. Taking responsibility and displaying impeccable composure, the American finished the game as the top scorer with 15 points, in one of his longest minutes in the NBB (23 minutes).
Rhett's growth began to show in the first derby against Vasco da Gama, on December 30th. It was the American's first match after two weeks away from the team. In ten minutes on the court, MJ scored eleven points and had blocks, showing his determination to prove his worth. The result could not have been different; after intense days of training, the young American's potential became increasingly evident.
In FlaBasquete's last four games, MJ Rhett was the top scorer in three, proving to be a key player in the red-and-black rotation. Against Universo/Vitória, the power forward scored 16 points in 16 minutes, leading the matchup. Then, against Botafogo, the American showed he shines in moments of rivalry. Rhett scored ten points, grabbed eight rebounds, and put on a show for the fans. Two alley-oops brought down Arena Carioca 1 and left the Nação Rubro-Negra in raptures. Once again against Vasco, the number 0 was the standout. Taking responsibility and displaying impeccable composure, the American finished the game as the top scorer with 15 points, in one of his longest minutes in the NBB (23 minutes).
The confirmation that MJ Rhett is the new darling of the red-and-black fans came in the match against Campo Mourão. In a game marked by Anderson Varejão's debut, Rhett showed all his versatility. He had a block, a dunk, and a basket from the three-point line. The result? Another game-high 17 points, his FlaBasquete record, and a departure to the applause of a packed Arena Carioca 1. The journey with the Sacred Mantle has begun, MJ's growth is evident, and the fans have already noticed that the American is forging a beautiful story of recovery and persistence. All that remains is to say, as the American himself emphasizes, War Rhetty!ON FIRE! In great form, @warrhetty talked about the moment he is living in #FlaBasquete and the experience of acting in a classic. Check it out! pic.twitter.com/u3aMmjONR8
— Time Flamengo (@TimeFlamengo) January 29, 2018
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.Top scorer against Campo Mourão, MJ Rhett scored 17 points and was very important for Rubro-Negro. Check out his plays through the lens of #FlaTV. pic.twitter.com/KRkGngCR16
— Time Flamengo (@TimeFlamengo) February 2, 2018