Marcelo Machado, better known as Marcelinho, was named MVP of the South America League for Clubs. The 33 years old Brazilian led Flamengo Petrobras Rio de Janeiro over Asociacion Quimsa Santiago del Estero 98-96 in the Finals. The 6'7” guard/forward scored 41 points (30 in the first half) with an amazing 10 for 12 from behind the 3-point arc and 11 for 16 from the free throw line. Marcelinho is the leading scorer of the Brazilian NBB League with a 26.1 average.