Oscar Schmidt dies at 68

Schmidt's son, Felipe, penned an emotional farewell to his father, expressing profound grief and celebrating the legend's enduring legacy.

Recognized as one of the greatest scorers in the history of the game, Schmidt was a five-time Olympian and remains the all-time leading scorer in Olympic history.

Despite being drafted into the NBA, he famously chose to remain in the international game to continue representing his national team.

His passing has triggered a wave of tributes from the global basketball community.