Georges Vieira
Key Career Moment of Georges Vieira
Georges Vieira made his mark in international basketball during the 2019 FIBA World Cup, where he led Angola with a standout 28-point performance against Serbia.
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Though Angola lost, his fearless drives and clutch shooting against NBA-caliber defenders turned heads. His defining NBA moment came in 2021 when, as a two-way player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, he scored a career-high 19 points in a win over the Houston Rockets, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level.
Unique Skill of Georges Vieira
Georges Vieira's signature skill is his elite ball-handling and crafty finishing at the rim.
Vieira, who owns eight of the top 10 scoring efforts in Quinnipiac basketball history, holds single-game records of 68 points and 25 fi eld goals set vs. Brooklyn Poly and 21 free throws set vs. .
Standing at just 6'1, he compensates with a lightning-quick first step and an uncanny ability to contort his body mid-air to avoid shot-blockers. His hesitation dribble and Euro-step have drawn comparisons to former NBA guard Goran Dragi.
Georges Vieira's Stats
- 12.4 points per game in the 2020-21 G League season
- 5.2 assists per game in Angola's domestic league (2022)
- Shooting 47% from the field in FIBA competitions
Georges Vieira's Legacy in the NBA
Though his NBA career was brief, Georges Vieira inspired a generation of African guards with his relentless playmaking and underdog mentality.
A unique fact: he learned basketball on outdoor courts in Luanda, often playing barefoot as a child.
After his NBA stint, he became a player-coach in Portugal's Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol, mentoring young talents. His legacy lies in proving that skill and determination can overcome size disadvantages in professional basketball.
Georges plays with a fire that's rare-he never backs down, said former Thunder coach Mark Daigneault.