Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68‎

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” died on Friday. “Oscar leaves a legacy that transcends sport and inspires generations of athletes and admirers in Brazil and worldwide." Schmidt never played in the NBA but he’s beloved in Brazil for committing to the national team, playing in a record-tying five consecutive Olympic Games and setting scoring records.