Nen must play like he's as big as he is

From: The Gazette | Date: December 21, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

DENVER - Nen is the Denver Nuggets' slumbering titan.

He owns all the tools -- speed, might and a massive frame -- needed to dominate games. He should be on the verge of stardom.

Instead, he spends much of his time on the bench.

He delivered a noble effort in Monday's 107-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, collecting 19 points and 10 rebounds while nearly leading the injurypleted Nuggets to victory.

These games need to become the norm, not the exception.

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin shrugged when asked about Nen's numbers.

"That's what he's supposed to do," Martin said. "That's what he's ...

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