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Jhonatan Luz

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Jhonatan Luz
No. 7 – Flamengo
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBB
Personal information
Born (1987-02-10) February 10, 1987 (age 37)
Osasco, Brazil
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
Málaga
CB Guadalajara
AB Mérida
20092010Araraquara
20102012Limeira
20122014Franca
20142015Palmeiras
20152018Paulistano
2018–2021Flamengo
2021–2024Franca
2024–Flamengo
Career highlights and awards

Jhonatan Luz dos Santos (born February 10, 1987), also known mononymously as Jhonathan,[1] is a Brazilian professional basketball player. He currently plays with Flamengo of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) from Brazil.[2]

Professional career

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Luz started his professional career in Spain with Málaga and later played for Guadalajara, Mérida before returning to Brazil in 2009. Following stints with Araraquara and Limeira, he joined Franca in 2012.[2]

Luz then also played for Palmeiras, Paulistano and Flamengo, before returning to Franca for a second stint in 2021.

In September 2023, Luz won the 2023 FIBA Intercontinental Cup with Franca.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Jhonatan Luz dos Santos". lnb.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Jhonatan Luz está de volta ao Sesi Franca Basquete" (in Portuguese). francabasquete.com.br. June 15, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Brazil's Sesi Franca clinch historic FIBA Intercontinental Cup title after instant classic Final in Singapore". FIBA.basketball. September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
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