When the Washington Wizards acquired sagely Nene from the Denver Nuggets in 2012, they sent out JaVale McGee and Nick Young as part of the three-team trade. McGee and Young were brothers in buffoonery, noted for numerous instances of brain cramps, including the time a video made its way around the Internet showing the duo engaged in the “Cinnamon Challenge.” They were swallowing spoonfuls of the spice.
To contrast the view, and actions, of Nene versus those two, turn to an NBA veteran. Amar’e Stoudemire was drafted ninth overall in 2002, the year Nene was selected seventh.