Considering the expectations that come with hosting the Olympics and going 5-0 in pre-Olympic exhibitions, Brazil’s elimination in pool play can be considered a disappointment for a team looking to make a run in the knockout rounds.
Despite the Brazilians just barely missing the quarterfinals, Lakers point guard Marcelo Huertas nonetheless used the Games as a platform to showcase his skills, gaining some attention along the way, including from NBA teammates D’Angelo Russell and Tarik Black, who both took to social media to show they were following his games.
As Brazil’s captain in Rio de Janeiro, Huertas efficiently directed the offense with his trademark, creative style.