João José Vianna (born November 15, 1963 in Trabajara) is a former basketball

Basketball

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 player from Brazil

Brazil

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A 6'9" forward, Vianna represented Brazil at the 1988 Summer Olympics

1988 Summer Olympics

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, the 1992 Summer Olympics

1992 Summer Olympics

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, and the 1996 Summer Olympics

1996 Summer Olympics

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, as well as several other international competitions. He was part of the team which won the 1987 Pan American Games

1987 Pan American Games

The 1987 Pan American Games, officially known as the X Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event which was celebrated in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 7 August to 23 August 1987. Over 4,300 athletes from 38 countries in the Americas competed in 30 sports earning...

 in Indianapolis

Indianapolis

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 over the US team. Vianna played briefly for the Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks

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 of the National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association

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 during the 1991-92 season

1991-92 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls*Rookie of the Year: Larry Johnson, Charlotte Hornets*Defensive Player of the Year: David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs...

, becoming the second Brazilian player in that league after Rolando Ferreira

Rolando Ferreira

Rolando Ferreira Júnior is a retired Brazilian professional basketball player. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2nd round of the 1988 NBA Draft. A 7'1" center, Ferreira played in only one NBA season as a member of the 1988–89 Blazers. In his NBA career, he played in 12 games...

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