BRA - Barbosa bids farewell to Flamengo

RIO DE JANEIRO (Olympics) - Brazil guard Leandro Barbosa has said good-bye to the fans of Flamengo, the club he played for during the NBA lockout.

The high-scoring guard, who is returning to the Toronto Raptors, is under contract with the Canadian club for one more season.

"I don't have the words to thank the fans," Barbosa said.

"I was welcomed with open arms and I will never forget the kindness I received here.

"They will be forever in my memory. It was a very special and happy moment of my career."

Barbosa didn't play for Brazil this summer at the FIBA Americas Championship when the national team reached the Final to earn a trip to the London Games.

He is expected to be in the squad, however, when Brazil compete in London.

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