Cristiano Felício

After playing professionally in Brazil for Minas Tênis Clube between 2009 and 2012, Felício moved to Sacramento, California to attend CCSE Prep Academy in 2012–13 before attempting to gain NCAA eligibility to attend the University of Oregon in 2013–14.[1] However, he was later deemed ineligible and returned to Brazil where he played a further two seasons for Flamengo, winning both the 2014 FIBA Americas League and FIBA Intercontinental Cup.[2]

After joining the Chicago Bulls for the 2015 NBA Summer League, Felício signed with the team on July 12, 2015.[3] On December 31, 2015, using the flexible assignment rule, he was assigned to the Canton Charge, the D-League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers.[4] He was recalled by the Bulls on January 13,[5] reassigned to Canton on January 15,[6] and recalled again on January 16.[7] On March 17, he recorded six points and a season-high 10 rebounds in a 118–102 win over the Brooklyn Nets.[8] Two days later, he made his first career start, replacing the injured Pau Gasol in the Bulls' 92–85 win over the Utah Jazz.[9] On April 9, he had a season-best game in the Bulls' 105–102 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.[10] Felício was 7-for-7 from the field, scored 16 points, grabbed five rebounds, blocked two shots and dished out an assist in 23 minutes.[11] Two days later, he scored 16 points for the second straight game, helping the Bulls defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 121–116.[12]

On November 26, 2016, Felício was assigned to Chicago's new D-League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.[13] He was recalled the next day.[14] On December 30, 2016, he grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in a 111–101 loss to the Indiana Pacers. On January 12, 2017, he scored a season-high 13 points in a 104–89 loss to the New York Knicks.[15]

On July 6, 2017, Felício re-signed with the Bulls.[16] On March 19, 2018, he scored a career-high 17 points in a 110–92 loss to the New York Knicks.[17]