#285 - Hortência (Rainha do Basquete)
Summary
Hortência Marcari reflects on her legendary basketball career, discussing her early rise to the Brazilian national team and her iconic "extra step" move. She contrasts the tactical, team-oriented game of her era with today’s individualistic style and shares personal stories about balancing motherhood with elite sports. The conversation covers her retirement, physical struggles, and the lack of institutional recognition for Brazilian athletes compared to the US.
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