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BREAKING: Yao has stress fracture in left ankle (related to previous injury)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 16, 2010.

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  1. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Let's look at the bright side: He's STILL more durable than Greg Oden.
     
    #21 topfive, Dec 16, 2010
  2. da_juice

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    At least don't have to worry about Yao signing elsewhere. Luckily, our team isn't as dependent on him as we once more. It's a sad story, but the Yao era is done.
     
    #22 da_juice, Dec 16, 2010
  3. Shaud

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    I will be shocked if he doesn't retire after this.
     
    #23 Shaud, Dec 16, 2010
  4. Carl Herrera

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    Bad news, not shocking given the history.

    At leat his contract is expiring and can be used for asset acquisition to the extent the team is willing to eat salary.
     
    #24 Carl Herrera, Dec 16, 2010
  5. ApuN

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    I'm just SHOCKED!!


    SHOCKED!!


    SHOCKED I tell ya...
     
    #25 ApuN, Dec 16, 2010
  6. Asian Sensation

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    ARE YOU F'ING KIDDING ME????? I looked at the date and was sad to see it's not April 1st.
     
    #26 Asian Sensation, Dec 16, 2010
  7. robbie380

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    it was good having you yao. :(
     
    #27 robbie380, Dec 16, 2010
  8. Kam

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    time to play the yao highlights.
     
    #28 Kam, Dec 16, 2010
  9. Uprising

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    sad a fork in it he's done. he was a damn good player when he was on the court too bad it's over.

    stick a fork in him.
     
    #29 Uprising, Dec 16, 2010
  10. waytookrzy079

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    Wow... just a sad way to see him go!

    I hate how Hakeem ended his career, I hated how Deke went out.. and it SUCKS LIKE HELL that Yao may end up going out this way too. :(
     
    #30 waytookrzy079, Dec 16, 2010
  11. jae713

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    Terrible. A player like Yao does not deserve this. At least now the team has a more definite direction in which to go.
     
    #31 jae713, Dec 16, 2010
  12. tinman

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    #32 tinman, Dec 16, 2010
  13. durvasa

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    Sigh. Evidently, there wasn't sufficient strength in his lower left leg and that contributed to the stress fracture. Rockets medical staff fail. Again. But I suspect it was just a matter of time till the next injury cropped up.

    Sad day for the organization.
     
    #33 durvasa, Dec 16, 2010
  14. Artie_Fufkin

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    Time for a Yao appreciation thread?
     
    #34 Artie_Fufkin, Dec 16, 2010
  15. Uprising

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    in a way I'm relieved because I'm tired of this injury plagued franchise. glad this saga of tmac and Yao has come to an end.
     
    #35 Uprising, Dec 16, 2010
  16. Persian foo

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    True, but Greg Oden can ressurect his career using his good third leg, which is never injured. I highly doubt Yao can compete with Greg Oden when it comes to that category.
     
    #36 Persian foo, Dec 16, 2010
  17. The_Yoyo

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    I really feel bad for Yao all the guy does is train and work really hard to do well and his body keeps failing on him. I feel bad for him than any other athlete right now considering all the good he has done and is still doing off the court. One of the few guys you could admire in the league for his off the court actions alone.

    sigh I am sure Yao will still lead a very fulfilling and great life I just he was able to get some sort of NBA success...even if he comes back on a different team I'll root for him to win.


    I guess at least this is good that he didnt opt out and sign an long term deal last year, as cold as it sounds it allows the Rockets to move on in a new direction
     
    #37 The_Yoyo, Dec 16, 2010
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  18. ABrooks0

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    ahh come one!!! :mad:
     
    #38 ABrooks0, Dec 16, 2010
  19. Rover16

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    Saddest day in rockets history. :confused:
     
    #39 Rover16, Dec 16, 2010
  20. Angkor Wat

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    Is he out for the season?
     
    #40 Angkor Wat, Dec 16, 2010
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