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Brazil legend Kaka decided to take in some NBA action involving the Orlando Magic.
Brazil football legend Ricardo Izecson dos Santos commonly known as Kaká was courtside for an NBA game.
Kaka attended the NBA matchup between eastern conference rivals the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers in the early hours of Thursday, January 26, 2023.
It was a special occasion as the Magic were hosting a Brazilian-themed night for their fans.
In what was a back-and-forth game with several lead changes, the Magic were able to celebrate the Brazilian-themed occasion with a six-point victory.
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Kaka and Marta attend Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers
Kaka was not the only high-profile Brazilian footballer that was brought in for the special occasion.
Brazilian footballer Marta Vieira da Silva known as Marta was also a guest courtside for the NBA game.
Kaka and Marta both have links to the Orlando state in Florida hence their presence at the Magic's Brazilian-themed occasion.
Marta is a player for the Orlando Pride in the United States of America (USA) National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Kaka is now retired from football but also has an affiliation with the city of Orlando.
When Kaka decided his football career in Europe was over he decided to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Orlando City.
It was a revolutionary move for the MLS as Kaka a former World Player of the Year winner joined.
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Kaka stayed three years with Orlando City and boosted the MLS. He was named a three-time MLS All-Star and won the MLS All-Star Game MVP award now retired and still stays in Orlando.
Kaka was gifted an Orlando Magic jersey with his name and the legendary number 10 by their mascot. Marta posed for a picture with the mascot but did not receive a jersey.
Marta is expected to return to action for the Orlando Pride when they open their season against the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Challenge Cup scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2023.
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