No, he did not pick up a basketball. Yes, he’s serious. New moves were not added. A daily refinement of his jump shot did not occur. He did not work on an offhand dribble or expanding his range.
Nene took the summer off. At home, he rested his oft-aching body and busy mind. Not playing basketball during his time away from the NBA is a standard approach for the 6-foot-11, 260-pound Brazilian power forward. He relaxed, put in work as the largest and most menacing soccer player imaginable, and played with his kids. They are growing fast, and, he claims, cute, the latter of which he jokes is no surprise.