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  Oscar Schmidt: Brazilian Basketball Legend's Legacy

  Published Apr 18, 2026

  Oscar Schmidt

  Oscar Schmidt, the Brazilian basketball legend, passed away at 68 after a 15-year battle with a brain tumor. Known as the Holy Hand, he was a Hall of Famer celebrated for his scoring prowess and loyalty to Brazils national team for 19 years. Schmidt turned down an NBA shot with the New Jersey Nets in 1984 to stay with Brazil, a decision he never regretted. He led Brazil to a historic upset against the US in the 1987 Pan American Games. Tributes poured in from around the world, with Larry Bird ca

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