Career Timeline of Gui Santos: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Gui Santos, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Guilherme Carvalho dos Santos, known as Gui Santos, is a Brazilian professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He is a rising talent in the sport, representing Brazil on the international stage and now competing at the highest level of professional basketball in the United States. His career is focused on professional basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2018: Professional Debut with Minas

In 2018, Gui Santos debuted professionally with Minas of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). He averaged 6.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists, playing 23.0 minutes per game at 16 years old.

2018: Played in NBB games for Minas

In 2018, Gui Santos played in three Minas games in the 2018-19 NBB season. He played against Joinville, Vasco and Sesi Franca.

2019: Leader of Minas Team in Basketball Development League

In 2019, Gui Santos led the Minas team in the Basketball Development League (LDB). At 17 years old, he averaged 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in the U-20 championship. Additionally, in 2019, he played in three Minas games in the 2018–19 NBB season.

February 2020: Called Up to Brazilian Senior National Team

In February 2020, Gui Santos was called up by Aleksandar Petrovic for the Brazilian senior national team.

April 2021: Named to Nike Hoop Summit World Team and Declared for NBA Draft

In April 2021, Gui Santos was named to the World Team for the Nike Hoop Summit. On April 21, 2021, he also declared for the 2021 NBA draft.

September 2021: Career-High 34 Points for Minas U20

In September 2021, specifically on September 3, Gui Santos scored a career-high 34 points for Minas' U20 team in a 72–77 away win over Flamengo U20.

2021: Played in Copa America Qualifiers

In 2021, Gui Santos scored 11 points in two games against Uruguay at the 2021 Copa America qualifiers.

2022: Senior National Team Debut

During 2022, Gui Santos made his senior national team debut during FIBA AmeriCup qualification.

2022: Drafted by Golden State Warriors

In 2022, Gui Santos was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 55th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. He joined the Warriors for the 2022 NBA Summer League and later joined the Santa Cruz Warriors.

November 2023: Signed Three-Year Deal with Golden State Warriors

In November 2023, specifically on November 7, Gui Santos signed a three-year deal with the Golden State Warriors. Throughout the next two seasons, he was assigned several times to Santa Cruz.

January 15, 2025: First Career Start

On January 15, 2025, Gui Santos made his first career start, tallying 5 points, 3 assists, and 7 rebounds in a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.