Lucas Riva Amarante "Bebe" Nogueira was born on July 26,1992 and is a Brazilian professional basketball player.
14 Facts About Lucas Nogueira
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Lucas Nogueira was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, but was later traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
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From 2009 to 2011, Nogueira played for the CB Estudiantes junior team.
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On June 27,2013, the day of the NBA draft, Lucas Nogueira signed a two-year contract extension with Estudiantes.
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Lucas Nogueira was selected with the 16th overall pick by the Boston Celtics on behalf of the Dallas Mavericks, who then traded his draft rights to the Atlanta Hawks.
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In July 2013, Lucas Nogueira joined the Hawks for the 2013 NBA Summer League.
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Lucas Nogueira was recalled by the Raptors on March 26,2015.
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In July 2015, Lucas Nogueira re-joined the Raptors for the 2015 NBA Summer League.
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However, on February 3,2021, Lucas Nogueira announced his early retirement from basketball on Instagram after confirming an injury he had combined with earlier injuries during his career forcing his decision there.
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In 2022 Lucas Nogueira signed a contract to play in Canada with the Guelph Nighthawks of the CEBL.
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Lucas Nogueira played for the Brazilian U-19 national team at the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
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Lucas Nogueira was fifth in rebounds per game and second in blocks per game.
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Lucas Nogueira is a member of the senior Brazilian national basketball team.
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Lucas Nogueira married Caroline Kuczynski in Toronto on June 26,2016 and separated on September 20,2016.