Most efficient player in the NBB CAIXA 9, highest average of rebounds per game and third best points mark of Flamengo. Olivinha continues to rise in the 2016/17 season and, against Campo Mourão on Thursday night (16), the pivot achieved a double-double for the 13th time in this edition of the competition alone.
"We knew it would be a match like this. Campo Mourão is a tough opponent whenever they play away from home. They beat Brasília and Pinheiros away from home. We came here with a lot of focus and won; every home match has to be like this. Regarding my performance, the most important thing was Flamengo's victory. My double-double was a consequence of everything we did. I was happy, but now it's time to keep working, as there's a lot ahead of us," analyzed Olivinha.
"I can't tell you the secret behind so many double-doubles, but I don't think there really is one. It's a characteristic of mine to fight for every ball, especially rebounds. Today I got another double-double and helped Flamengo come away with the victory, which is the most important thing," the center added.
The number 16 took the opportunity to highlight the importance of the return of injured players.
"We know the quality of our team. We haven't played at full strength in any match this season; there was always someone in the medical department. This has been a hindrance, but the guys are coming back. Marcelinho and Fischer have helped us in these last two games and are great players. I hope no one else gets injured and that Humberto returns. We'll improve in the final stretch of the competition," said Olivinha.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsor Estácio, in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).
"We knew it would be a match like this. Campo Mourão is a tough opponent whenever they play away from home. They beat Brasília and Pinheiros away from home. We came here with a lot of focus and won; every home match has to be like this. Regarding my performance, the most important thing was Flamengo's victory. My double-double was a consequence of everything we did. I was happy, but now it's time to keep working, as there's a lot ahead of us," analyzed Olivinha.
"I can't tell you the secret behind so many double-doubles, but I don't think there really is one. It's a characteristic of mine to fight for every ball, especially rebounds. Today I got another double-double and helped Flamengo come away with the victory, which is the most important thing," the center added.
The number 16 took the opportunity to highlight the importance of the return of injured players.
"We know the quality of our team. We haven't played at full strength in any match this season; there was always someone in the medical department. This has been a hindrance, but the guys are coming back. Marcelinho and Fischer have helped us in these last two games and are great players. I hope no one else gets injured and that Humberto returns. We'll improve in the final stretch of the competition," said Olivinha.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsor Estácio, in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).