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Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Alex Garcia Extends Career Until Age 47 with Bauru Basket
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Alex Garcia, former Maccabi Tel Aviv guard and Brazilian basketball star, extended his contract with Bauru Basket to play until at least age 47. He continues to perform strongly in Brazil's NBB league and is celebrated as a team leader and veteran presence.
- 01Alex Garcia, ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv guard, extends contract with Bauru Basket until age 47.
- 02Garcia is entering his 12th season with Bauru Basket in Brazil's NBB league.
- 03In 2025/26, he averaged 12.8 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game.
- 04Bauru Basket jokingly said LeBron James tried to overshadow Garcia's contract news.
- 05Garcia played one season (2007/08) with Maccabi Tel Aviv, averaging 5.0 points in EuroLeague.
- 06He did not win any titles with Maccabi, losing all three finals that season.
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