Didi Louzada

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Didi Louzada

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No. 0 – New Orleans Pelicans
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueNBA
Conference
BornBirth date -1st March 1966
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil
Died
NationalityBrazilian
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)



Marcos Henrique "Didi" Louzada is a Brazilian professional basketball player who currently plays as a shooting guard and small forward for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on July 2, 1999, in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil, Louzada has also played for the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia.

Early life and career[edit | edit source]

Didi Louzada began his basketball career in his native Brazil, playing for Franca Basquetebol Clube in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). His impressive performances in the NBB garnered attention from international scouts.

Professional career[edit | edit source]

NBB and Sydney Kings[edit | edit source]

Louzada's professional career took off when he joined Franca Basquetebol Clube. His skills and athleticism made him a standout player in the league. In 2019, he moved to Australia to play for the Sydney Kings in the NBL, where he further developed his game and gained valuable international experience.

NBA[edit | edit source]

In the 2019 NBA Draft, Louzada was selected with the 35th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks, but his rights were immediately traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. He spent some time developing in the NBA G League before making his NBA debut.

Playing style[edit | edit source]

Louzada is known for his defensive prowess and athleticism. He is a versatile player who can guard multiple positions on the court. Offensively, he is effective both in shooting from the perimeter and driving to the basket.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Details about Louzada's personal life are not widely publicized. He has, however, been known to be focused on his professional career and development as a player.

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