Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Oscar Schmidt:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Oscar Daniel Bezerra Schmidt
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Age: Born on February 16, 1958
  • Hometown: Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 15
  • Number: 14
  • Position: Small forward / Power forward
  • High School: Played basketball in Brazil, with no formal U.S. high school experience
  • College: Did not attend college in the U.S.; played professionally in Brazil and Europe
  • NBA Draft: 1984, 6th round, 131st overall pick by the New Jersey Nets (but never played in the NBA to preserve his eligibility to play for the Brazilian national team)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Palmeiras (Brazil, 1974–1978)
    • E.C. Sirio (Brazil, 1978–1982)
    • Juvecaserta Basket (Italy, 1982–1990)
    • Pavia Basket (Italy, 1990–1993)
    • Coren Ourense (Spain, 1993–1995)
    • Bandeirantes (Brazil, 1995–1996)
    • Flamengo (Brazil, 1999–2003)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA, but he won several titles in Brazilian and Italian leagues
  • Kids: 2 children, including Felipe Schmidt (a volleyball player)
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely publicized

Oscar Schmidt’s player archetype was a pure scoring wing, the kind of offensive specialist who could carry enormous shot volume while stretching defenses with elite perimeter shooting. At 2.05 m and 100 kg, he brought uncommon size for a shooting guard, and his physical traits gave him a natural advantage as a tall, high-release scorer who could fire over smaller defenders. Defensively, his role was more functional than dominant, leaning on size and competitiveness rather than shutdown versatility, but offensively he was a true focal point who thrived as a movement shooter, half-court gunner, and primary bucket-getter with deep range and fearless scoring instincts. His overall play style was aggressive, confident, and relentlessly attack-minded, built around shot-making, scoring stamina, and the mentality of a star who always looked ready to take the next big shot. (FIBA Basketball)

Sources:

FIBA Basketball — Oscar Schmidt (Brazil)
Olympedia — Oscar Schmidt
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Hall of Famers