Oscar Schmidt
Oscar Schmidt is a Brazilian former professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers in the history of basketball. Born on February 16, 1958, in Natal, Brazil, Schmidt had a prolific career, primarily playing for various clubs in Brazil and Europe, while also representing the Brazilian national team in multiple Olympic Games. He is renowned for his scoring ability, having amassed an impressive total of 49,737 points in his career, which includes international competitions but does not include NBA stats, as he famously opted not to play in the league. Schmidt's legacy includes being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019 and being celebrated for his contributions to the sport, especially in promoting basketball in Brazil.
Born on Feb 24, 1958 (67 years old)
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Liechtenstein:
Oscar foi um monstro, um fenômeno do esporte, um dos maiores pontuadores da história do basquete.
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Greece:
Oscar Schmidt is considered the greatest player in history who never played in the NBA.
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