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- Oscar Schmidt, Brazil’s basketball legend, died Friday in Santana de Parnaiba at age 68.
- His family confirmed the hospital death but gave no cause.
- He was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2011, had surgery in 2013, and claimed cure in 2022.
- He scored 49,973 points for Brazil and 1,093 Olympic points in five Games (1980-1996).
- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr called him one of the greatest shooters he ever saw.
