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Would MJ have drafted Yao?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by clarence lui, Jul 15, 2002.

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  1. clarence lui

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    A very curious thought - Would MJ have drafted Yao Ming if WAS had the #1 pick this year, or if Yao had been allowed to enter the draft last year?
     
    #1 clarence lui, Jul 15, 2002
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    If he can draft Brown, then I do not see why he would draft Ming.
     
    #2 DearRock, Jul 15, 2002
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    Ouch!
     
    #3 giddyup, Jul 15, 2002
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    Tough one to call. MJ was interested in both Jay Williams and Yao Ming.
     
    #4 ROXTXIA, Jul 15, 2002
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    I think MJ would have gone with Jay Williams. He really coveted the guy.
     
    #5 LiLStevie3, Jul 15, 2002
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    After taking Kwame Brown the year before, I think Jordan may have felt some pressure to take Jay Williams and play it safe. If Yao came out earlier, I think Jordan may well have taken him over Kwame.
     
    #6 JuanValdez, Jul 15, 2002
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    No, but Yao wouldn't have drafted MJ either.
     
    #7 Will, Jul 15, 2002
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