Charlie Villanueva (C) of Dominican Republic attempts to go to the basket between Gustavo Ayon (L) and Jesus Hiram Lopez (R) of Mexico in the men's FIBA Americas Championship quarterfinals basketball game in San Juan September 3, 2009. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

Charlie Villanueva (C) of Dominican Republic attempts to go to the basket between Gustavo Ayon (L) and Jesus Hiram Lopez (R) of Mexico in the men's FIBA Americas Championship quarterfinals basketball game in San Juan September 3, 2009.

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  1. Detroit Pistons' Charlie Villanueva shoots a free throw after being fouled by Atlanta Hawks' Zaza Pachulia and colliding with Detroit's Ben Wallace in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The collision caused a bloody nose and Villanueva left the game and did not return after shooting his free throws. The Pistons defeated the Hawks 94-88.
  2. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva (R) tries to block Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan November 25, 2009.
  3. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva (L) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan November 25, 2009.
  4. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva, center, is triple-teamed by Cleveland Cavaliers' Mo Williams (2), J.J. Hickson, right, and Anderson Varejao, rear, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 98-88.
  5. PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 22: Charlie Villanueva #31 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball under pressure from Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on November 22, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pistons 117-91.
  6. Detroit Pistons' Charlie Villanueva, top left, Jason Maxiell, top right, and Rodney Stuckey, bottom, sit during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns in an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Phoenix. The Suns won 117-91.
  7. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva, right, shoots over Charlotte Bobcats forward Derrick Brown (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Villanueva led the Pistons with 30 points in a 98-75 win.
  8. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva, right, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The Magic won 110-103.
  9. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva, left, is congratulated by teammate Will Bynum after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The Magic won 110-103.
  10. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva reacts to a fan during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto November 4, 2009.
  11. Detroit Pistons' Charlie Villanueva, left, drives to the basket against the defense of Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Milwaukee.
  12. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva (L) drives against Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan December 6, 2009.
  13. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva (L) drives against Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan December 6, 2009.
  14. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva, right, is guarded by Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Villanueva scored 18 points in the Pistons' 98-94 win.
  15. Detroit Pistons' Charlie Villanueva drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Villanueva, playing in his first game since breaking his nose on Nov. 29 in a game against the Atlanta Hawks, is wearing a protective mask. The Pistons defeated the Bucks 105-96.
  16. Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (2) takes a shot against Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace and forward Charlie Villanueva (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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