Luis Scola played 32 minutes in Argentina's victory against Nigeria (81-94), where he added 23 points and 10 rebounds to be elected best player of the game in Wuhan. The pivot, 39, thus became the second highest scorer in the history of the World Cups, only surpassed by the Brazilian Oscar Schmidt.

The Shanghai Sharks player beat Andrew Gaze, who is in China as a television commentator. "It's a sad day for me and a great day for you. By the way, it cost you five World Cups and only four of me," the Australian escort joked.

Gaze stayed at 594 points, while Scola reaches 611, still far from the legendary Valladolid shooter or Snaidero Caserta (906). "It is not the time to value those things," said the Argentine captain about his new brand: "Now there are three or four games left to achieve more important things," he said.

Since its debut in Indianapolis 2002, Scola has accumulated 27 victories in 35 World Cup duels. In addition, this edition has entered the select list of players with five participations. Before this tournament, Puerto Ricans Daniel Santiago and Jerome Mincy had achieved it. In China, in addition to Scola, Angolan Eduardo Mingas and Brazilians Leandro Barbosa, Alex García and Anderson Varejao will join.

"It is admirable"

We must remember that Scola is the third most veteran player of this contest, only surpassed by the aforementioned Mingas and Garcia. "The Luis thing is admirable," said Sergio Hernández, an albiceleste coach. "Staying so many years in the elite, being so competitive all the time. I appreciate it. It pushes us, helps us, advises us. I am glad for your record. It is a pamper you deserve," he added.

In his previous participation, Scola hung the silver medal of 2002 and reached the fourth place of 2006. In 2010 he finished in fifth position, just ahead of Spain. Four years later he could only occupy the eleventh position.

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