DID you know Brazil is one of the biggest providers of foreign players to the NBA? A total of five Brazilians now play in the league.
The list is comprised of Nene Hilario and Leandro Barbosa, both of whom have played over 10 seasons, along with Anderson Varejao, Tiago Splitter and young centre Fab Melo.
Argentina also waves the flag proudly for South America with San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili joined by Carlos Delfino, Luis Scola and Pablo Prigioni.
Elsewhere, Venezuelan Greivis Vasquez has become the third product of his nation to grace NBA highlights, following in the footsteps of retired countrymen Carl Herrera and Oscar Torres.
Guyana may not have any current stars in the world’s premier basketball competition, but has provided Rawle Marshall and Jason Miskiri.
At the 2012 Olympics in London, Argentina finished in fourth place and Brazil finished fifth.
