Cristiano Felício facts for kids
Felício with the Chicago Bulls in 2016
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| No. 6 – Sendai 89ers | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Center / power forward | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 7, 1992 Pouso Alegre, Brazil |
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| High school | CCSE Prep Academy (Sacramento, California) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 271 lb (123 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2014 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2009–present | |||||||||||||||||||
| League | B.League | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2009–2012 | Minas Tênis Clube | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Flamengo | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2021 | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | →Canton Charge | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2016, 2019–2020 |
→Windy City Bulls | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | ratiopharm Ulm | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Covirán Granada | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Sendai 89ers | |||||||||||||||||||
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Cristiano Silva Felício (born July 7, 1992) is a professional basketball player from Brazil. He plays as a center or power forward. Currently, he plays for the Sendai 89ers team in Japan's B.League. Before this, he played for teams in Brazil, the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, and in Germany and Spain.
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Cristiano Felício's Basketball Journey
Early Career in Brazil (2009–2015)
Cristiano Felício started his professional basketball career in Brazil. From 2009 to 2012, he played for a team called Minas Tênis Clube. After that, he moved to the United States for a short time. He attended CCSE Prep Academy in California in 2012–2013. He hoped to play college basketball at the University of Oregon.
However, he was not able to play college basketball. So, he returned to Brazil. He then joined another team, Flamengo, where he played for two more seasons (2013–2015). During his time with Flamengo, he helped his team win two big championships: the FIBA Americas League and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 2014.
Playing in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls (2015–2021)
In 2015, Cristiano Felício got a big chance. He joined the Chicago Bulls for the NBA Summer League. After showing his skills, he signed a contract with the team on July 12, 2015.
During his time with the Bulls, he sometimes played for their minor league teams, like the Canton Charge and the Windy City Bulls. This helped him get more playing time and experience. On March 17, 2016, he had a great game against the Brooklyn Nets, getting 10 rebounds. A few days later, he started his first NBA game, filling in for an injured teammate. He also had two games in April 2016 where he scored 16 points each time, showing he could score well.
He continued to play for the Bulls for several seasons. On December 30, 2016, he grabbed 12 rebounds in a game. He also scored a career-high 17 points in a game against the New York Knicks on March 19, 2018. He played with the Chicago Bulls until 2021.
Playing in Europe (2021–2024)
After his time in the NBA, Felício moved to Europe. On August 9, 2021, he signed with ratiopharm Ulm, a team in Germany's top basketball league, the Basketball Bundesliga. He played there for the 2021–2022 season.
Then, for the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 seasons, he played for Covirán Granada in Spain's Liga ACB, which is another strong basketball league.
Current Team: Sendai 89ers (2024–Present)
Since 2024, Cristiano Felício has been playing for the Sendai 89ers in Japan. He continues to be an important player for his team.
Playing for Brazil's National Team
Cristiano Felício has also proudly represented his home country, Brazil, in international basketball competitions. He has been a member of the senior Brazilian national basketball team. He played in several important tournaments, including the 2012 FIBA South American Championship, the 2013 FIBA AmeriCup, and the 2014 FIBA South American Championship. He even won a bronze medal at the 2014 FIBA South American Championship. He also played for Brazil at the 2016 Rio Olympics in his home country.
See also
In Spanish: Cristiano Felicio para niños
