 Guerrinha, working as the head coach of Bauru. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1959 Franca, São Paulo (state), Brazil |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1.25 in (1.86 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As a player:
As head coach:
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Jorge Guerra (born 21 June 1959), also commonly known in Brazil as Jorge Guerrinha, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player and coach. [1]
Born in Franca, in the state of São Paulo, Guerra debuted in basketball when he was 16, playing with Amazonas Franca. He also played with C.A. Monte Líbano and Ribeirão Preto. [2] During his pro club career, Guerra won 4 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1980, 1981 (II), 1990, and 1991.[ citation needed ]
Guerra was a part of the senior Brazilian national basketball team that won the 1987 Pan American Games, in Indianapolis. In that tournament's final game, the Brazilian side outscored the home team, the Team USA, 120–115, which marked the first time that Team USA lost a game as a tournament host. It was also the first time Team USA was defeated in a finals game. [3]
He also played at the 1986 FIBA World Cup, the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, the 1990 FIBA World Cup, and the 1992 Summer Olympic Games.
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