Oscar Schmidt Passes Away at 68

A five-time Olympian, Schmidt holds the record for the most points scored in both the Olympics and the FIBA World Cup.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, where he cited Larry Bird as his idol.

His son, Felipe, shared a moving tribute on social media, describing his father as a symbol who redefined basketball for Brazil.

The global basketball community, including former rivals and teammates, has expressed profound grief over the loss of a true icon of the game.