Cláudio Mortari

Cláudio Mortari (March 15, 1948 – December 25, 2025) was a Brazilian professional basketball player and coach.

Playing career

Mortari played club basketball with the Brazilian club Palmeiras.

Coaching career

Mortari coached numerous club teams, such as Palmeiras, Sírio and Pinheiros, and several other clubs. He won several championships in his coaching career. He was also the coach of the senior men's Brazilian national basketball team at the 1980 Summer Olympic Games.

Death

Mortari died on December 25, 2025, at the age of 77.

Awards and accomplishments

Coaching career

• 5× Brazilian Championship Champion: (1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1995)
• 3× South American Club Championship Champion: (1978, 1979, 1995)
• FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champion: (1979)
• FIBA Americas League Champion: (2013)

References

External links

• Pinheiros Coach Profile