Photo: Keith Allison / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Nene fascinates me on several levels. Born Maybyner Rodney Hilario in Sao Paulo, he legally simplified his name in 2003, a small act that hints at a strong sense of self. Choosing basketball in a football-obsessed Brazil and then reaching the NBA at 211 cm shows real conviction. What impresses me even more is his longevity, having reportedly fought through serious health setbacks to keep playing. To me he is not merely a giant on the court but a man of unusual resilience, blending Brazilian warmth with quiet toughness. I have a deep respect for athletes who endure like that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nenê
- Name (Japanese)
- ネネイ
- Reading
- ねねい
- Born
- September 13, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
- Height
- 211 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nenê born?
Born September 13, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Nenê from?
Nenê is from São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
What does Nenê do?
Nenê works as basketball player.
How tall is Nenê?
Nenê is 211 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.