| |
|
NBA -- An interview with Nene of the Wizards
By Roel Vera
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 02 Oct 2015
WASHINGTON -- At age 33, Washington Wizards big man Nene' Hilario is entering his 14th NBA season. It's no mean feat considering that the NBA is inarguably the best pro hoops league in the world, one that demands tremendous physical and mental fitness.
During the Wizards Media Day a few days ago at the Verizon center, the 6-foot-11, 250-pound mastodon told us the secret behind his NBA longevity.
The Brazilian said that lots of hard work and practice has allowed him to perform at the top level. He also practices martial arts and has embraced the Brazilian art of Jiu-Jitsu.
As an elite athletes, Nene' is keenly aware of what he eats. Like the typical Pinoy, he eats lots of rice and meat. During the summer when he doesn't play, he gets to eat the best there is, and he's adventurous enough to try other things, which makes us wonder how he would like our balut.
Anyway, Nene' thinks the best barbecue is Curacao.
With regards to hydration, Nene' imbibes a lot of liquid. "Water along with supplements specially if you are training in Denver, you don't want blood in the nose and or cramp up," he said. And during the hot summer days, he definitely enjoys ice cold lemonade
If he weren't an NBA player, Nene believes he would have been a soccer player, one who has the skills to thrive in the soccer field.
Photo: The author (L) with Wizards big man Nene during Media Day at the Verizon Center.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Roel Vera.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Press Conference Notes: Emanuel Navarrete Motivated to Claim Four-Division World Title Glory in San Diego
, Fri, 17 May 2024DON KING PROMOTIONS: “FISTS OF FURY” PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
, Fri, 17 May 2024Kevin Brown vs Idalberto Umara Headlines Boxlab Promotions Card in Orlando, FL, May 31
, Fri, 17 May 2024Press Conference: Fury & Usyk Set Serious Tone Two Days From Undisputed Showdown
, Fri, 17 May 2024Zanfer Wins Purse Bid for Apolinario-Ayala IBF Fight
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 17 May 2024Noynay loses to Sasaki by TKO in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 17 May 2024Boston Returns to East Finals; Dallas A Win Away for the West
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 16 May 2024Arca Continues to Pursue Coveted IM Norm in Vietnam Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 16 May 2024Martin joins Pinoy invasion
By Joaquin Henson, , Thu, 16 May 2024Media Workout: Fury & Usyk T-3 Days From Making Heavyweight History
, Thu, 16 May 2024ESPN and Top Rank Present DAZN on ESPN+ PPV Event: Undisputed Heavyweight Title Showdown Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
, Thu, 16 May 2024FIERRO AND RIVERA LAND TITLE FIGHTS IN PUERTO RICO
, Thu, 16 May 2024Tayden Beltran vs Cesar Villarraga Headlines CBN Promotions June 22 Show
, Thu, 16 May 2024Puerto Rican National Champion Carlos De León Castro Signs with Boxlab Promotions
, Thu, 16 May 2024Cavite tops Cagayan in Armageddon
, Thu, 16 May 2024The Past Week in Action 13 May 2024: Lomachenko Stops Kambosos; Guevara Edges Andrew Moloney; Tapales KOs Jangkaew in 1
By Eric Armit, , Wed, 15 May 2024Denver, New York Overwhelm Semis Foes; One Win Away from W-E Conf Finals
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 15 May 2024Misamis joins PSL Mindanao Regional Finals
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 15 May 2024Mexican Boxing Legends Rally Behind Emanuel Navarrete's Historic Bid to Become a Four-Division World Champion
, Wed, 15 May 2024Legendary Panama Al Brown Inducted into NYSBHOF
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 15 May 2024Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Make Grand Arrivals ahead of Saturday's UNDISPUTED SHOWDOWN
, Wed, 15 May 2024Devon Young Has Record Setting Night in Team Combat League with Two Stoppages in the same evening
, Wed, 15 May 2024PIÑEIRO AND ORTIZ PEN CO-PROMOTIONAL DEALS WITH MATCHROOM
, Wed, 15 May 2024USA BOXING PARTNERS WITH GOLDEN GLOVES VR FOR OFFICIAL BOXING ESPORT
, Wed, 15 May 2024A Day of Surprises as Boston, OKC Win to Go Up 3-1, Tie Series 2-2
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 14 May 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
