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“My mom, my dad, I called them. I was like, ‘Mom, I …

If things don’t go well, then you can find something else.’ I’m glad that I have them in my life.” Andscape This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “My mom, my dad, I called them.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 12, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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  • I was like, ‘Mom, I don’t know if I can make it.
  • So, I was always just by myself [trying] to make it to the NBA.
  • “I speak English, but my English was very broken at the time.

I said, ‘Mom, I might go back to Brazil.’ She was like, ‘Gui, you’re good.

We’re here to support you.’ They knew at that time that everything was not going well.

Additional details
  • I’m by myself here all the time,’” Santos told Andscape.
  • So, ‘Make sure you’re just giving your best.

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