Guilherme Carvalho dos Santos, aka Gui Santos, is a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors as of November 2024. He was drafted by the Warriors as the 55th pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. After playing for the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Summer League, he went on to join the Santa Cruz Warriors, their NBA G League affiliate. For the 2022-2023 season, he was selected for the G League's first-ever Next Up Game. According to Spotrac, Santos signed a three-year contract worth $5.1 million with the Golden State Warriors in November 2023.
Santos was born on June 22, 2002, in Brazilia, Brazil. His professional career began in 2018 with the Minas of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). At the 2019 FIBA South America Under-17 Championship in Chile, he assisted Brazil in winning a gold medal. During the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup qualifying, he made his debut for the senior national team. He was also selected for the Nike Hoop Summit World Team in April 2021. He led Minas' U20 team to a 72-77 victory over Flamengo U20 in September, scoring a career-high 34 points. After averaging 10.1 points and 5.1 rebounds during the 2021–22 season, Santos was voted the NBB Sixth Man of the Year.
Who are Gui Santos' parents?
Gui Santos’ parents are Deivisson Santos Costa and Lucineide Carvalho. Santos' mother, Lucineide, was a basketball player, and his father, Deivisson, played for five seasons in Brazil's top league, the Novo Basquete Brasil, according to NBC Sports. Deivisson and Lucineide are available on Instagram, under the handles @deivisson_04 and @lucineide_04, respectively.
Gui also has a younger brother, Eduardo Santos, as per his Instagram handle, @guisantos_4. According to Real GM, Eduardo was on the men’s basketball roster of the Brazilian Under-15 National Team, participating in the 2024 South American Championship. They won a silver medal.
FAQs on Gui Santos
A. Yes, Gui Santos has signed a three-year rookie contract with the Golden State Warriors, worth $5.1 million, in November 2023.
A. Gui Santos is of Brazilian nationality. He was born in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 22, 2002.
A. Gui Santos played for the Golden State Warriors NBA G Affiliate, Santa Cruz Warriors, in the 2022-23 season.
A. Gui Santos' parents are Deivisson Santos Costa and Lucineide Carvalho.
A. Gui Santos stands 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm tall.
A. Yes, Gui Santos has one younger brother, Eduardo, who also plays basketball and has represented Brazil in the under-15 2024 South American Championship.