Gui Santos comments on the pressure of representing Brazil in the NBA: “I’m fine…”

In the current season, a single Brazilian athlete has the responsibility of representing our country’s basketball in the NBA: Gui Santos. After a year in development, the player received the opportunity to Golden State Warriors and signed his first contract in the most competitive league in the world. Even at his young age, the winger was very confident in embracing this opportunity.

“I’m the only Brazilian in the League. It’s a very important fact to be able to represent my country. I don’t take it to that side of pressure. There’s still a lot to happen ahead of us. I’m very calm about it. I will work and do my best when I have the opportunity to play. I want to take Brazil’s name even higher and show that we have kids who can join the NBA.”declared the athlete.

After a standout season in Santa Cruz Warriorsteam at G-Leaguethe development leader of the United States, Santos signed a three-year contract to share the court with Stephen Curry and company. Despite the euphoria, the Brazilian keeps his feet on the ground and believes that the process is long.

“I see this opportunity in a very positive way. It’s every player’s dream to play in the NBA and I will have that opportunity. I’m very happy about that, but, at the same time, there’s a lot to come, conquering space and everything… it’s just another reason to keep my feet on the ground and continue working as I’ve been doing throughout my career”, said through his press office.

Gui Santos knows that the chances of appearing will be rare at first, but he guarantees that he will do his best to earn his place. “Every opportunity I have to play, I’m going to go in wanting to eat the ball, as we say in basketball. I’m going after the guys. Respecting off the court, but fighting as much as possible on the court”, finished.