NBA Free Agents 2011: Nene Hilario Opts Out, Denver Nuggets
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stories Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Nene, getting the ball taken
to his hoop by a much smaller player in Russel Westbrook.  Nene,
the Brazilian big man, has decided to opt out of his contract
with the Denver Nuggets.  After nine prosperous years with the
Nuggets, Nene has decided to depart Denver in all likelihood.
In Portuguese, the native tongue of Brazil, Nene means "baby,"
which is actually a quite fitting name for the 6'11" NBA center.
Nene brings a child-like demeanor to the court, a "play with me
or I'll take my ball home" attitude that leaves much to be
desired, especially from a player that is supposed to be the
veteran leader, the face of the new Nuggets' franchise.  For
years, it hasn't been the big-time body that he's been blessed
with that's held him back, it's the six inches between his ears
that's slowed him down.  It's no secret that he "gets out of
games" unless he's inv