Bruno Caboclo believes that he can play for bigger clubs based on the level of play he has displayed. The player stated that changing agents during the summer was a crucial part of his decision to leave Venezia, where he never actually appeared.
Bruno Caboclo had signed a contract with the Venice team, which competes in the Eurocup. However, after the FIBA World Cup in 2023, the player had a change of heart and refused to play for his new club.
In one of the strangest sagas in recent European basketball, the Brazilian center never made it to Italy and instead joined Maccabi Ra’anana on their NBA tour. Venezia promised to fight against this in court.
Since signing the contract, Caboclo changed his agent, which changed the perspective of the entire situation.
“Joining Ra’anana was a late decision. I changed agents, and many things changed for me. This opportunity came up, and I thought it was a good opportunity for me, and I’m here, enjoying it,” he said after the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night for Sport5.
“I wanted to go there. My previous agent signed a contract for me there in the early stages, but I think I can get to bigger places with the way I’ve been playing. I have nothing against Venezia, but this is my career. Some people don’t like it, but this is my career.”
He was asked about Maccabi Tel Aviv.
“Maccabi Tel Aviv is a great team. I have never received an offer from them. If I get one and it’s suitable at that time, I would love to play there. The EuroLeague is a great league, and you can play there, and if it’s Maccabi Tel Aviv, I’ll be ready, and I’ll give my all.”
Caboclo was one of the most dominant players at the FIBA World Cup 2023, averaging 16.4 points and 9.2 rebounds. Against Brooklyn, he recorded 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 26 minutes.