I would take him if he's available in the 2nd round, but a big problem I see is that Yi's name is way to short. It looks weird on a Jersey.
Not a bad idea, plus, Yi and Yao maybe able to build some sort of chemistry. I think what every good team need isn't great ball player but Great chemistry.... hope Rockets can have it next season...
This kid looks pretty good. Not NBA ready though, he is too frail. He seriously need to gain some muscle mass. But we still need to address our issue of needing a SG first. Any chance we can pick him in a second round?
Yi defenitely should be gone in the first round, picked by Golden State. I would bet real money on that. Anyone?
With their lotto pick? I doubt it. GS has a sizeable Asian fanbase, but their fan support is stable already. They're not selling out, yet are certainly in better shape than Portland, Atlanta, or Charlotte. They don't need to waste their lottery on a risky project just to sell tickets. And that's what Yi is, a project. He's definitely a Johan Petro type, and those should be picked in the 20's. Yi won't fall to the second round but won't slip into the top ten either. Yi might have gone second round if this weren't such a weak draft.
Using first round pick to draft Yi is clearly not a wise move for Roc desperately needs to draft someone that can make an immediate impact. No matter how you look at it, Yi is a 2-to-3-year project. Nonetheless, since Yi is part of Team Yao, he will probably be recommended to Roc via that connection. But I think it's neither in the interest of Yi nor Roc if he land in Houston. Besides, it is said that the CBA wants an assurance of 10 min playing time from Team Yao. That makes Yi's nba career all the more difficult. I dont see JVG accede to that kind of nonsense.
Yi's dunks aren't even that explosive and he looks slow when making moves toward the basket. Don't know how people can compare him to KG!! oh yes..let's draft Yi and we'll then have a Yi Only Fan base as well as a Yao Only Fan base. YIOF and YOF
I'm not sure about drafting this kid......but wasn't this the same rational CD used to pass on Rashard Lewis for Brice Drew and Mirsad Turcan. I hope he and JVG do a better job of talent evaluation this time.
There's an article about sun yue in the recent ESPN magazine, its about his entire team. draftexpress wrote a column about him. he's automatically eligible for the draft even though he's born in 1985 because he's played pro ball in the US, not in the nba (ABA). link
I am appauled at the name calling. You disgust me. So what if I heart Yi and Yao? Plus, you missed the Wang Only Fanbase!
Hold on. Are you saying his draft rights are going to be up for grabs this upcoming draft? If I was the Rockets, I'd sure as hell get him in for a workout. If he impresses like I think he will, picking him up with our 2nd rounder would seem like a slam dunk.
I dunno, Deke at his age of 66 looks more explosive than this kid. Yi can soar no doubt, but he's not "explosive." He has a lot of raw talent... and i believe will turn into a superstar with intense training and dedication since he has so much raw natural talent but like everyone logical in this thread says, he will take probaly 4 years to become that superstar.
