Bem-vindo to Paris Mãozinha Pereira

Following in the footsteps of Captain’Seba, another South American has joined the ranks of Paris Basketball. The first Brazilian in the club’s history, Mãozinha Pereira began his professional career in his homeland. And following a successful spell in Macedonia, the power forward came into his own whilst playing for Fortaleza B.C. in 2023. After averaging 13.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, he was named Brazil’s best young player before going on to enjoy a second, exceptionally strong season with Corinthians. During that campaign, he also broke the NBB record for rebounds in a single match (24). 

Having become a leading figure in his position in Brazil, Mãozinha Pereira set his sights on joining the North American league. To achieve this, he first joined the Capitanes de Mexico in the G-League. His excellent performances in the NBA’s feeder league earned him a contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. More recently, this powerhouse of a Brazilian player has made a name for himself in the Turkish top flight with Manisa Basket. A more than successful start to his European career.