Named by the National Basketball League as a potential candidate for the MVP title of the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) 7, Flamengo's wing Marquinhos enters the final stretch of the championship playing his best basketball. A standout in the Pride of the Nation's recent matches, the number 11 continues to boast statistics worthy of a truly exceptional player.

In Flamengo's last four matches, Marquinhos has emerged as one of the standout performers, consistently ranking among the most efficient and highest scorers for José Neto's team. In 25 games so far, he's averaging 15,92 points, 4,48 rebounds, 2,44 assists, 0,84 steals, and 0,20 blocks, along with a 16,24 per game efficiency rating. So far, the forward has shot 57,75% on two-pointers, 45,45% on three-pointers (his best mark in NBB history), and 82,14% on free throws.

"I'm very grateful for the affection and recognition. I'm only receiving so much praise because of the team's good performance, especially in these last few games, when we've improved significantly. I'm in my third year with the club, and season after season, I've adapted my game to help the team win. This year, I'm doing a little more of everything, passing more, grabbing more rebounds, which has allowed me to play well. If I continue like this, I'll continue helping the team win," said Marquinhos.

With Flamengo already qualified for the NBB playoffs, the red-and-black winger continues his strong pursuit of another national title. Despite his eagerness to win another trophy and claiming to be prepared, Marquinhos is aware that Flamengo will face major challenges. "From now on, there will be no easy games. We'll have a break after this first phase, which will be crucial for our team, allowing us to enter the playoffs feeling more rested and have more time to work. We'll analyze the opponents we'll face to arrive at the playoffs strong, showcasing our best basketball. I hope we can play great games from now on so we can become three-time champions," he concluded.